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New treatment for infectious keratitis on the horizon
The new therapy has been developed by VisiRose, an ophthalmic biotechnology company.
Acanthamoeba keratitis
Showering with contacts can lead to serious eye infection
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare, but extremely serious eye infection that has the potential of causing permanent vision loss.
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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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Soft contact lenses found to contain toxic chemicals
PFAS are commonly found in stain-resistant, oil-resistant and water-resistant products.
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Why you shouldn't wear your contact lenses overnight when sleeping
While many people enjoy the convenience of wearing contact lenses, often they are unaware that contact lenses aren't meant to be worn when sleeping.
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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.