Study Finds Steroids Heal Some Severe Corneal Ulcers

by Joel Harrison 11. January 2012 14:43
Corneal ulcers are one of the most dangerous complications associated with wearing contact lenses, usually occurring as a result of failure to follow cleaning and maintenance instructions. The condition is difficult to treat, but scientists have rece... [More]

Alert About Coopervision Avaira Toric Contact Lenses

by Joel Harrison 19. December 2011 07:51
The American Food and Drug Administration may issue a public warning regarding the use of CooperVision’s Avaira Toric contact lenses after the date of a voluntary recall. This is because the company’s notification was not as broad as the ... [More]

Experts Urge to Follow All Manufacturers’ Instructions

by Joel Harrison 5. July 2011 09:53
The recent study reports revealed that many patients have problems maintaining their contact lenses properly and replacing them on time. In view of this fact, some experts decided to issue warnings related to the issue. Vistakon’s director of ... [More]

Women Wearing Make-up and Contact Lenses Warned

by Joel Harrison 6. June 2011 10:53
Most women who use contact lenses wear makeup, so it is extremely important to know how it affects lens safety. Scientists from the Kinki University in Osaka, Japan, decided to examine the issue in detail. As a result, they discovered that contact l... [More]

Warning about Wearing Contact Lenses for too Long Issued

by Joel Harrison 25. April 2011 09:15
All eye care experts agree that wearing contact lenses is perfectly safe as long as patients follow certain basic rules, including maintaining proper hygiene and replacing lenses in accordance with the schedule recommended by contact lens manufacture... [More]

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