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… Treatment Overview Contact lenses are small plastic or silicone discs … need. Your prescription may change over time. Contacts are placed directly on the eye, where …
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… Overview Several types of hard and soft contact lenses are available. Consult an eye doctor … of lens for your needs and lifestyle. Hard contact lenses Hard contact lenses correct …
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… tears. Dry eyes are common in those who wear contact lenses. Eye diseases, other diseases, and … the symptoms of dry eyes in people who wear contact lenses? Symptoms of dry eyes include: …
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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 … follow the cleaning instructions for your lenses. Keep your lenses and all supplies very …
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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 who wear the lenses overnight. Even though Health Canada …
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… oxygen. It is the most common complication of contact lens wear, especially extended-wear lenses. The cornea has no blood supply of its … tears and directly from the atmosphere. A contact lens reduces the oxygen supply to the …
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… can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids … risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body fluids? If you come into contact with blood or body fluids, always …
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… You can contact HealthLink BC 24 hours a day, 7 days a … practitioner in British Columbia online or by contacting 8-1-1 . Image Registered nurses 24 … People who are deaf and hard of hearing can contact 8-1-1 using Video Relay Services …
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… Did you know skin-to-skin contact right after birth not only Helps baby … more about the importance of skin-to-skin contact. Download a transcript for this … your baby … Did you know skin-to-skin contact right after birth not only Helps baby …
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Overview The oil (urushiol) that causes the rash from poison ivy, oak, or sumac can be spread to skin from: Sporting equipment, such as fishing rods, balls, baseball bats and gloves, and hockey …
