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… oxygen. It is the most common complication of contact lens wear, especially extended-wear … tears and directly from the atmosphere. A contact lens reduces the oxygen supply to the cornea, making the cornea swell. Wearing contacts overnight further decreases the …
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… It is the most serious complication of contact lens wear and can cause blindness. … the least frequent complications of wearing contacts. But it is much more common in people … of keratitis that is increasingly seen in contact lens wearers, especially those with …
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… Overview Keeping contacts clean and safe The following tips can help you keep your contacts clean and safe, which will help keep … Do not apply hand lotion before handling your contacts. Use the lens care system your eye …
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… because they prefer the way they look without eyeglasses. Multifocal contact lenses have … correction all the time. People who wear eyeglasses only part of the time are less … because they prefer the way they look without eyeglasses. Multifocal contact lenses have …
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… of when IOLs may be used. To replace a lens after cataract surgery Surgery for … implant (IOL). Or you may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to compensate for the missing … must work more independently. This can cause problems with depth perception. You may have …
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… Overview Several types of hard and soft contact lenses are available. Consult an eye … of lens for your needs and lifestyle. Hard contact lenses Hard contact lenses correct refractive errors , …
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… tears. Dry eyes are common in those who wear contact lenses. Eye diseases, other diseases, … the symptoms of dry eyes in people who wear contact lenses? Symptoms of dry eyes include: … of the cornea). Changes in the type of contact lens and the way the lens sits on the …
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… 97 Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal … If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, … hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. Body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or …
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… Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment Posterior Vitreous Detachment Presbyopia Pressure … Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment Posterior Vitreous Detachment Presbyopia Pressure …
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… Common types of eye problems include: Drainage from the eyes or excessive tearing. … inflammation, or tumours. Uveitis . Macular degeneration . Papilledema . It's … are having symptoms. If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the …