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November: Diabetic Eye Disease Month

November: Diabetic Eye Disease Month

Diabetes can lead to a wide variety health complications, including heart disease, nerve damage, stroke, kidney disease, and vision loss. In fact, diabetes is t

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November 9, 2015

Why Are Scleral Lenses A Better Option Than Contact Lenses?

Why Are Scleral Lenses A Better Option Than Contact Lenses?

Due to high-risk of serious infection and the cases of failure, corneal transplant imposes a crucial risk on the health of the patient. Contrary to the practice

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November 1, 2015

Cosmetic contacts for Halloween costumes prompt consumer warning

Cosmetic contacts for Halloween costumes prompt consumer warning

Decorative contacts purchased without prescription could be illegally imported products that may cause serious eye damage, US customs officials say. Decorative

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October 21, 2015

How to avoid ripping contacts

How to avoid ripping contacts

It can be very frustrating to tear a contact lens. You might wonder, why can’t they just make them out of a stronger material? Currently more than 30 million Am

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October 12, 2015

Protect your vision, know the 3 leading causes of blindness

Protect your vision, know the 3 leading causes of blindness

Education is key to maintaining your health, vision and independence. Here the symptoms, treatment and preventive measures for the three most common causes of v

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October 5, 2015

23 Facts About Eyes And What Can Go Wrong With Them

23 Facts About Eyes And What Can Go Wrong With Them

BRYN NELSON, MOSAICSCIENCE.COM Eight surprising things about eyes 1. Eyebrows: Among the many potential functions of eyebrows, they keep sweat and moisture from

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September 24, 2015

The contact lenses worn at night means you’ll no longer need reading glasses

The contact lenses worn at night means you’ll no longer need reading glasses

A contact lens worn each night could remove the need for reading glasses in middle age. The technique – which experts liken to braces for the teeth – alters the

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September 14, 2015

CDC survey shows many contact lens wearers report risky eye care behaviors

CDC survey shows many contact lens wearers report risky eye care behaviors

CDC and partners created Contact Lens Health Week in 2014 to promote healthy contact lens wear and care practices that can help prevent eye infections associate

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August 31, 2015

Benefits of Vision Correction with Contact Lenses

Benefits of Vision Correction with Contact Lenses

Being able to see well, for most, is essential to performing the activities of day to day life. Good vision contributes to overall well-being and independence f

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August 31, 2015

Your most frequently asked contact lens questions

Your most frequently asked contact lens questions

More than 30 million people in the US wear contact lenses, but how do you know if they’re right for you? Are they hard to take care of? Do they restrict your da

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August 17, 2015

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