Replacing Contact Lens Cases
- At December 30, 2014
- By Pamela Myhre
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Contact lens cases should be replaced every three months to prevent eye infections.
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Common Symptoms of Cataracts
- At December 19, 2014
- By Pamela Myhre
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Painless cloudy, blurry or dim vision
Increase in difficulty seeing at night or in low light
Light Sensitivity and glare
Halos around lights
Faded or yellowed colors
The need for more light for reading and other activities
Frequent changes in glasses or contact lens prescription
Double vision within one eye
Reference from eyesmart.org
Preventing Pink Eye
- At December 15, 2014
- By Pamela Myhre
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One way to prevent pink eye is to practice good hygiene. This can help by preventing the spread of conjunctivitis. Be sure to wash your hands frequently.
Safety Tips for Holiday Toy Purchases
The good news is that most eye injuries can be easily prevented by following Eye Smart’s toy safety tips.
1. Make sure children have appropriate supervision when playing with potentially hazardous toys or games that could cause an eye injury
2. Avoid purchasing toys with sharp, protruding or projectile parts.
3. Keep toys that are made for older children away from younger children
4. If your child experiences an eye injury from a toy, seek immediate medical attention from an ophthalmologist.
