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When extended wear contact lenses first came onto the scene, they were looked favorably upon as a solution for those who hated the inconvenience of having to take their contact lenses out every night before going to bed. Even, today, many see them as a viable alternative to other means of improving their eyesight such as laser eye surgery or wearing glasses. Extended wear, or soft contact lenses, were originally designed and developed to enable contact lens wearers to wear them continuous......
Most of the probable surgical patients are aware of the fact that all kinds of surgeries come with inherent operative risks. So, Lasik eye surgery Utah also has some disadvantages. People who undergo Lasik laser surgery has to deal with different Lasik complications. Though these risks are rare, but about 5 percent of people have reported laser eye surgery complications. It is essential that you should be aware of these complications, before you hunt for Lasik surgeons in Utah and contact......
Millions of people in need of vision correction are successfully using contact lenses.  They’re effective, convenient, and safe when handled properly.  However, failure to practice good contact lens hygiene can have some serious consequences to your eyes and vision.   There are several different types of contact solutions that are used for different purposes.  It’s important to know what each one does so you can be sure your lenses are clean and safe.   First there is saline s......
It is easy to take our sight for granted, but the pressures our eyes are under every day can cause a rapid decrease in vision quality over time. Common aspects of modern living include a reliance on computer screens and bright lights and these have been known to increase the chances of vision impairment over time. There are procedures that can treat eye conditions extremely effectively, amongst them a procedure known as total vision correction. This procedure is, in essence, a perfected......
Daily life becomes often boring and stressful if you have to use spectacles or contact lenses. Moreover people suffering from typical vision related problems must need to find an effective solution to keep it under control. A Laser Eye Surgery done by experienced eye surgeons can be an effective way out for all optical problems. The surgery commonly known as LASIK has now gained immense popularity these days with thousands of people opting for it.   It is better to opt for LASIK eye surge......
Nearly 4,000 chemicals are introduced into your bloodstream when you smoke cigarettes. These chemicals have been found to cause damage to your eyes, particularly your macula. The chemicals can cause the tiny blood vessels in your eyes to burst through the macula, causing your macula cells to die slowly. This damage can ultimately cause vision loss. Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans ages 65 and o......
Poor vision is considered as one of the most common physical ailments which is suffered by many people around the world. Previously, corrective lenses was used to treat the problem. However, with the advancement in technology, a new procedure has been introduced known as LASIK eye surgery for treating the poor vision effectively as well as safely. Through this piece of writing, lets divulge some important facts about the surgery. How LASIK or LASER eye surgery works? In precise manner, i......
The color of sunglasses plays a great important role in showing the personality of the wearer. A pair of suitable sunglasses will make you look like a celebrity. A lot of people just follow the celebrities’ style on TV or magazines. As a matter of fact, besides the style, the quality of the sunglasses is rather important as well, especially the lenses. If you are not clear about the methods to choose the color of sunglasses, it is necessary to read this article carefully and patient......
I had the great opportunity recently to attend a lecture by Captain (ret.) Steven Schallhorn, MD who helped pioneer the Lasik surgery studies which lead to the approval of advanced Lasik techniques for US Military aviators and NASA Astronauts. His fascinating lecture delved into the history of Laser refractive surgery in the military and explained why certain Lasik procedures were deemed superior and acceptable for the intense visual demands of these personnel while other procedures were ......
If your business employs many drivers, it can be hard to recall the last time you were certain your workforce had perfect 20/20 vision? More often than not, your fleet of vehicles go through a much more rigorous routine of check-ups than your employees. This might sound like a bad revelation, but as an employer, you have an obligation to make sure your workforce is aware of what corporate eyecare policy is in place.   Just as many office workers are entitled to the ability to request for ......
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