Do you know the "three C's of measles"? As measles outbreaks emerge in the U.S., it is important to know the symptoms and ...
If you wear contact lenses, you’ve probably dozed off while still wearing them at least once or twice. Maybe it was on a ...
In recent years, coloured contact lenses have surged in popularity, offering wearers the ability to alter their eye ...
If you wear contact lenses, you should always remember to remove them before going to sleep. Former Bubble Gang cast member ...
“Showering in contacts is risky,” Dr. James Kelly, an ophthalmologist and founder of Kelly Vision, told HuffPost. “Tap water ...
Objective: The study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of acellular porcine corneal stroma (APCS) for lamellar keratoplasty in the treatment of corneal ulcers. Methods: A total of 14 ...
Ulcers are a painful symptom of Crohn’s disease. Doctors can help you manage them with medical treatment. Lifestyle factors may also help. Crohn’s disease involves inflammation of the ...
Skin ulcers are crater-like, open wounds on the skin. Ulcers are roughly circular with a raw center. They often have thick and raised outer borders and may leak clear fluid, blood, or pus. Skin ulcers ...
Another area where contacts can complicate things? Swimming. Experts say you shouldn’t swim with your contacts in your eyes, ...
Additionally, Maples points out that corneal infections can cause painful corneal ulcers and may result in irreversible vision loss. When you disinfect your contact lenses, you should first ensure ...
While the evidence is mixed, it is clear that the relationship between alcohol use and stomach ulcers, or peptic ulcers, is complex. There’s little evidence to suggest that alcohol directly ...
Surgeons restored corneal surfaces in the injured eyes of 14 patients in a small clinical trial. Stem cells from each patient’s healthy eye were cultivated in a lab to grow healthy tissue that could ...