Ophthalmology
Color contacts are popular for costumes but bad for the eyes
On Halloween, Morgan Foy will transform into Elise, the Spider Queen from the online video game "League of Legends."
Oct 31, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK dyslexia charities should give balanced view on expensive lenses to improve reading
UK dyslexia charities should give a more balanced account of the evidence for colored overlays and lenses in dyslexia say experts in BMJ today.
Aug 19, 2014
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Medical research
Turning cancer to fat, drunk fruit flies among projects
Seeking eventual solutions to problems ranging from alcoholism, cancer and Alzheimer's to finding better ways to clean contact lenses and use Lego models to build bridges, University of Houston (UH) students devoted the summer ...
Aug 4, 2014
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Ophthalmology
It's 'Buyer beware' for decorative contact lenses, FDA says
(HealthDay)—Decorative contact lenses may seem like a fun accessory, but if you're not careful, they can cause serious eye damage.
Jul 29, 2014
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Health
Don't skimp on shades this summer
Sunscreen and sunglasses top the list of summertime must-haves for most people. But just as skin can burn on an overcast or chilly day, eyes can sustain damage anytime you're outdoors without sunglasses.
Jul 18, 2014
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Ophthalmology
Guard your good vision, experts say
(HealthDay)—Smoking, decorative contact lenses and laser pointers all pose a threat to your eyes, but sitting too close to the television or computer screen doesn't, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
May 23, 2014
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Ophthalmology
Study supports safety of antimicrobial peptide-coated contact lenses
Contact lenses coated with an antimicrobial peptide could help to lower the risk of contact lens-related infections, reports a study in Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry.
Apr 24, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research shows that bacteria survive longer in contact lens cleaning solution than thought
Each year in the UK, bacterial infections cause around 6,000 cases of a severe eye condition known as microbial keratitis – an inflammation and ulceration of the cornea that can lead to loss of vision. The use of contact ...
Apr 16, 2014
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Ophthalmology
Contacts better than permanent lenses for babies after cataract surgery
For adults and children who undergo cataract surgery, implantation of an artificial lens is the standard of care. But a clinical trial suggests that for most infants, surgery followed by the use of contact lenses for several ...
Mar 6, 2014
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Ophthalmology
Innovative drug-dispensing contact lens delivers glaucoma medication continuously for a month
For nearly half a century, contact lenses have been proposed as a means of ocular drug delivery that may someday replace eye drops, but achieving controlled drug release has been a significant challenge. Researchers at Massachusetts ...
Dec 9, 2013
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