As a longtime contact lens wearer, I’ve generally felt confident in my understanding of eye health and hygiene. I never sleep with my lenses in, always wash my hands before handling them and do my ...

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About 45 million Americans wear contact lenses, making this an important vision-correcting tool. But whether your doctor recently recommended that you try contacts or you’ve been popping them in for ...

I’ll never forget that day in 2009 when I sat at the back of my classroom and realised I couldn’t read what the green and ...

If you wear contact lenses, you probably don't think much about them. But they're a relatively new invention -- in fact, the first disposable contact lens wasn't introduced until 1982. "We think of ...

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Dr. Colby answers the question: 'What Is Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC), what causes it and if I get it, will I have to ...

Wearing contact lenses can lead to dry eyes. Dry eye is a condition where your eyes cannot make enough tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Symptoms may include burning, stinging, blurry vision, ...

Health officials say refraining from touching the eyes, mouth and nose can prevent the spread of COVID-19, but should people do if contact with their eyes is a part of their morning routine? From ...