Research Finds Hand Hygiene before Using Contact Lenses ‘Problematical’

by Joel Harrison 27. April 2012 13:52
Several researchers (led by C.W. McMonnies) have conducted a study to create guidelines regarding contact lenses users’ hand hygiene that would constitute an effective compromise between safety (minimisation of the risk of infection) and conven... [More]

Contact Lenses Used to Deliver Painkillers to Patients Undergoing Laser Eye Surgery

by Joel Harrison 15. April 2012 13:42
A group of researchers have reported the development of contact lenses designed to provide patients who have undergone a laser eye surgery with necessary pain-relieving medications. According to Anuj Chauhan, who is a co-author of the report, thousa... [More]

Glucose-Monitoring Contact Lenses Developed by Microsoft

by Joel Harrison 23. March 2012 20:03
Working in collaboration with researchers from the University of Washington, Microsoft’s science team is developing a contact lenses capable of monitoring blood glucose levels. The so-called “Functional Contact Lenses” may (accordi... [More]

Scientists Find Mechanism of Increased Infections in Contact Lens Wearers

by Joel Harrison 13. February 2012 18:45
Since it is known that contact lenses wearers suffer from corneal infections more often than those who use other means of vision correction or do not need to, scientists in many research centres have been conducting studies to understand the reasons ... [More]

New Type of Drug-Releasing Contact Lenses Announced

by Joel Harrison 7. February 2012 11:08
Researchers from Auburn University have announced another breakthrough in contact lenses technology, which may make us forget about eye drops forever. The new contact lenses are extremely effective in delivering medicines to the eye evenly for longe... [More]

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