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Tag: Eye Diseases

Woman wearing colored contact lenses nearly blinded

March 20, 2024March 22, 2024Arsen Mayer

An Israeli patient almost lost her vision because she used cosmetic, colored contact lenses to upgrade her costume for Purim by “changing” the color of her iris. These lenses are often presented as fashion accessories on social media, persuading many consumers, mostly young people, to purchase them. But ophthalmologists warn against using them, explaining that […]

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Compound found in trees could prevent eye infections

February 19, 2024February 23, 2024Arsen Mayer

Cleaning your contact lenses is a tiresome process that has to be carried out carefully to avoid corneal infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria that can result in serious complications of microbial keratitis.  First, wash your hands with soap and dry them. Fill your clean contact lens case with fresh disinfecting solution. Rub the first […]

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