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Most Contact Lens Users Do Not Follow Safety Tips

A latest survey describing habits of those who use contact lenses has revealed that though these people say that they know all about safety advices and steps to be taken to prevent wear and tear of their lenses, there are actually very few who follow these recommendations. What is shocking is that more than 80% said that they knew all about care of lenses. However, when these people were examined, it was found that just 2% complied with safety recommendations. Even among these 2% people, only half could be said to be following safety recommendations completely. These were also those who changed their lens solution instead of toping old solution. These people were careful enough to change their lens covers frequently.

Though more than 4/5^th of the respondents in the survey said they felt they complied with all safety recommendations, doctors found that only 0.4% of these people actually followed safety advices. These findings were not shocking for those involved with the survey as the most frequent complications that have till date been reported by people wearing contact lenses are infection and discomfort. These are problems reported mostly by those who use disposable lenses meant to be used for 2 weeks only.

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Longer Lifespan, Declining Sight?

Aging may bring with it vision problems. Here is a list of the eye illnesses that commonly affect older people.

Presbyopia – Everyone eventually have presbyopia, ussually after age 40. It is a natural age-related condition – completely different from myopia, hyperopia and  astigmatism. It is often corrected with reading glasses, prescription glasses with bifocal lenses / progressive additional lenses, multifocal contact lenses, LASIK surgery or presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses.

Cataract – Cataract refers to the clouding – partial or complete o of the lens, resulting in impaired vision. It may worsen over time.

Sign & symtoms: Blurred or ‘cloudy’ vision, light appear to glaring and colors are dull.

Treatment: Surgery to replace the lens or laser surgery.

Glaucoma – When eye pressure – intraocular pressure (IOP) – builds up, the optic nerve can be damage. This condition, known as glaucoma, can lead to permanent  vision loss if not treated.

Prevention: Regular eye check up can detect glaucoma in its yearly stages before irreversible damage occurs. Chronic glaucoma can progress insidiously without obvious sign or symptom.

Treatment : Prescription eye drops, oral medication, surgery or laser treatment.

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