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26. Contact Lens Wearers: Why So Loyal?
Unravel some of the problems contact lens wearers can have... Maybe not everybody who wears contact lens experiences problems related to having a “foreign” object on their eyeball. Yet, usually when there’s “something in your eye” it’s so irritating you want to get it out pronto! A speck of dust, an eyelash, pollen… and those “somethings” in your eye can magnify the problem if there’s already something in your eye – namely,...
27. Costume Contacts - Do NOT use over-the-counter lenses - see a professional!
Costume Contacts can be Scary……… for your eyes! Websites and beauty supply stores advertise over-the-counter novelty contact lenses as if they were fashion accessories or toys. If you want your Halloween look to include zombie, cat or glow-in-the-dark eyes, get your novelty contact lenses from an eye care professional. Every human eye is individual and there is no such thing as “one size fits all” contact lenses. Before using any contact lenses, an ophthalmologist or optometrist must...
28. COVID-19 and Hearing Loss in Adults: Strategies at Home
COVID-19 and Hearing Loss in Adults: Strategies at HomeFor the nearly 38 million American adults who have hearing loss, sheltering in place may bring on some daily difficulties—especially if they have limited access to audiology services due to office closures. ASHA offers this advice to help maintain hearing aids and resolve common environmental issues at home.Maintaining Hearing AidsHearing aids require special care to ensure that they work properly. You should...
29. Diabetes and Hearing Loss - what is the connection?
Can diabetes advance Hearing Loss? Right now we don't know how diabetes is related to hearing loss, but a recent study found that hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes as it is in those who don't have the disease This article at the American Diabetes Association indicates that diabetes and hearing loss are two of America's most widespread health concerns. According to the article, some of the most...
30. Discovering Signs of Glaucoma Early via an Eye Doctor in Durham, NC
Glaucoma is a tough eye disorder whose symptoms must be uncovered for more effective treatment. Registered pharmacist Yvette Terrie writes in a May 13, 2014 article for Pharmacy Times: “A patient newly diagnosed with glaucoma may have many concerns and questions about this ophthalmic condition. Although pharmacists are a vital resource for medication information, they can also provide patients with fundamental resources to help them live with and effectively manage glaucoma. According...