Increased screen time during the pandemic sends more people to the eye doctor
Over the past six months, Martha Trundle-Selby, 33, has primarily worn glasses despite preferring contact lenses.
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Over the past six months, Martha Trundle-Selby, 33, has primarily worn glasses despite preferring contact lenses.
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Face masks help reduce coronavirus transmission, which has prompted mandates and expert recommendations for their use where social distancing is difficult. As the world emerges from shutdowns, wearing face masks for extended ...
Aug 20, 2020
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Children wearing multifocal contact lenses had slower progression of their myopia, according to results from a clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. The findings support ...
Aug 11, 2020
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You're rushing and accidentally drop a contact lens on the bathroom floor. Should you:
Aug 7, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Coronavirus-related safety is crucial if you wear contact lenses, eyeglasses or safety glasses/goggles, experts say.
May 29, 2020
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Diabetes is called an incurable disease because once it develops, it does not disappear regardless of treatment. Having diabetes means a life-long obligation of insulin shots and monitoring of blood glucose levels. But what ...
Apr 28, 2020
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Contact lenses may someday do more than correct poor vision, with new, preliminary research in animals suggesting they could also monitor your diabetes and deliver medications.
Apr 27, 2020
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A new peer-reviewed paper from five prominent ocular scientists will help eye care practitioners (ECPs) instruct and reassure contact lens wearers during the global COVID-19 / coronavirus pandemic. Published in Contact Lens ...
Apr 13, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Even if you're already wearing a face mask to cover your mouth and nose, taking steps to protect your eyes might also help guard against coronavirus infection, eye health experts say.
Apr 6, 2020
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Western societies currently face the challenge of maintaining the high standard of health care (both affordable and available), with a growing shortage of care professionals. A well-designed hospital environment can positively ...
Feb 14, 2020
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