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New treatment for infectious keratitis on the horizon
The new therapy has been developed by VisiRose, an ophthalmic biotechnology company.
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Hydroquinine is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses
Contact lenses must be disinfected on a regular basis and previous studies have found that the disinfecting solutions currently on the market are not effective for preventing biofilm on the lens.
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Increased risk of serious eye infection for reusable contact lens wearers
More than 200 people who use contact lenses participated in the study.
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How far can technology take vision?
A "smart contact lens" is being developed to correct vision and drive electronic devices. These electronic devices would continuously screen eye fluids for indications of eye diseases such as glauc...