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… Contact Lenses On this page: Treatment Overview What To … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Contact lenses are small plastic or silicone discs shaped to … the lens you need. Your prescription may change over time. Contacts are placed directly on the eye, where they float on …
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… Contact us You can contact HealthLink BC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get … or nurse practitioner in British Columbia online or by contacting 8-1-1 . Image Registered nurses 24 hours a day, 7 … hard of hearing People who are deaf and hard of hearing can contact 8-1-1 using Video Relay Services (VRS), or …
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… Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) On this page: Health Tools … is eczema? Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is also called atopic dermatitis. It's a skin problem that causes intense itching … and Tests A doctor can usually tell if you have atopic dermatitis. To do this, the doctor will do a physical …
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… Contact Lens Care On this page: Overview Overview Keeping contacts clean and safe The following tips can help you keep your contacts clean and safe, which will help keep your eyes …
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… Types of Contact Lenses On this page: Overview Overview Several types of hard and soft contact lenses are available. Consult an eye doctor who is … the best type of lens for your needs and lifestyle. Hard contact lenses Hard contact lenses correct refractive errors …
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… Other important contacts Last updated August 1, 2017 Do you want to talk to … Do you have questions for the Ministry of Health? The contact information below can help you determine who you can … or you would like to make a formal care quality complaint contact the Patient Care Quality Office in your area or the …
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… Contact Lens Problems: Infection On this page: Overview … keratitis. It is the most serious complication of contact lens wear and can cause blindness. Bacterial … is among the least frequent complications of wearing contacts. But it is much more common in people who wear the …
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… Contact Lens Problems: Hypoxia On this page: Overview … get enough oxygen. It is the most common complication of contact lens wear, especially extended-wear lenses. The … oxygen only from tears and directly from the atmosphere. A contact lens reduces the oxygen supply to the cornea, making …
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… Contact Lenses: Dry Eyes On this page: Overview Related … that make up tears. Dry eyes are common in those who wear contact lenses. Eye diseases, other diseases, and certain … eyes. What are the symptoms of dry eyes in people who wear contact lenses? Symptoms of dry eyes include: Feeling like …
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… Last updated August 14, 2013 Did you know skin-to-skin contact right after birth not only Helps baby latch on well … video to learn more about the importance of skin-to-skin contact. Download a transcript for this video (PDF, … your baby … A video on breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact …
