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… Overview Not having enough tears (dry eye) is caused by a lack of one or more of … tears. Dry eyes are common in those who wear contact lenses. Eye diseases, other diseases, and …
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… Treatment Overview Contact lenses are small plastic or silicone discs … may make it difficult to wear contacts. Have dry eyes or problems with the cornea. People …
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… Overview Several types of hard and soft contact lenses are available. Consult an eye doctor … them, and wear them again. But some people's eyes become irritated if the contacts are not …
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… Cold Packs for Eye Injuries Colour Blindness Contact Lens Care Contact Lens Problems: … Contact Lens Problems: Infection Contact Lenses Contact Lenses: Dry Eyes Corneal Ring Implants for …
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… Condition Basics What is dry eye syndrome? Dry eye syndrome is a … and some antidepressants. Wearing contact lenses for too many hours at a time. Certain …
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… Overview Keeping contacts clean and safe The following tips can … follow the cleaning instructions for your lenses. Keep your lenses and all supplies very … rinse the lens storage case. Let it air-dry to avoid contamination. Get routine eye …
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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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… 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 … soap and water. If you are splashed in the eyes, nose or mouth, rinse well with water. If …
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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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… Condition Basics What is dry skin? Dry skin is a common problem that can occur at any age. When you have dry skin, your skin may be rough, or scaly or …
