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Contact Lenses - Disposable Contact Lenses Part 2

March 13th, 2009 contactlense Posted in Diseases and Conditions, General, General Health, Procedures and Therapies, Wellness No Comments »

Convenience is a huge factor in disposables, not surprisingly. Daily insertion and removal still requires cleaning, sterilizing and regular placement of the lens. While many contact lens wearers establish a routine, others find the practice something they would prefer to avoid. Disposables offer that option. Some are designed to be worn once and then just tossed. Many types of extended wear disposables can stay in overnight, or a week, or even up to a month.

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Since those are inserted only once, they never need to be cleaned or sterilized at all. You just clean your hands, insert them, then throw them away after the wear period. No muss, no fuss. But, that convenience comes at a price.

Cost is a factor to consider and it’s not always negligible. While prices vary over time, disposables are typically more expensive over the long run. You pay for the convenience. But the daily costs are lower, since the lens is intended to be used only for a short period.

One way manufacturers can do that, of course, is to use different materials and production methods. The result is a safe, comfortable lens but one that may not provide the same optimally sharp vision that another style can.

Still, many sports enthusiasts enjoy disposables thanks to their tight fit, which results in them being very hard to knock loose. And if the quality is good enough for them, it will probably be good enough for most everyone.

Investigate your options in disposable contact lenses and you may well find one that is just right for you and your lifestyle.

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Contact Lense - Disposable Contact Lenses

March 11th, 2009 contactlense Posted in Diseases and Conditions, General Health, Procedures and Therapies, Wellness No Comments »

Disposable contacts were first introduced in 1987. Since then they have become one of the most popular options for contact lense wearers. They’re comfortable, safe and come in a variety of different types.

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Disposables are designed to be worn and discarded either daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. But it’s important to keep in mind a distinction, that between the replacement schedule and the wear schedule. Some are designed to be worn daily and discarded daily. But some that are labeled dailies are removed daily, cleaned and stored, then reused up to their intended lifetime. That lifetime can be one week, two weeks, or even as long as a month. Make sure you note which is which when you choose your lenses.

The more often you change your contacts the lower the odds of health problems. Even the best of prescription contact lenses reduce the amount of oxygen that gets to the surface of the cornea. That ups the chances of infection. Longer wear cycles also increase the odds of corneal abrasion, conjunctivitis and other eye health issues.

However, changing lenses more frequently can increase the odds of introducing other kinds of health problems. For example, some preservative solutions can cause an allergic reaction to some contact lens users. Wearing a pair of disposables continuously for a week, then simply throwing them away, eliminates that possibility. They come packaged in a sterile solution, so they never need to be cleaned unless they’re removed and re-inserted.

Convenience is a huge factor in disposables, not surprisingly. Daily insertion and removal still requires cleaning, sterilizing and regular placement of the lens. While many contact lens wearers establish a routine, others find the practice something they would prefer to avoid. Disposables offer that option. Some are designed to be worn once and then just tossed. Many types of extended wear disposables can stay in overnight, or a week, or even up to a month.

Since those are inserted only once, they never need to be cleaned or sterilized at all. You just clean your hands, insert them, then throw them away after the wear period. No muss, no fuss. But, that convenience comes at a price.

Cost is a factor to consider and it’s not always negligible. While prices vary over time, disposables are typically more expensive over the long run. You pay for the convenience. But the daily costs are lower, since the lens is intended to be used only for a short period.

One way manufacturers can do that, of course, is to use different materials and production methods. The result is a safe, comfortable lens but one that may not provide the same optimally sharp vision that another style can.

Still, many sports enthusiasts enjoy disposables thanks to their tight fit, which results in them being very hard to knock loose. And if the quality is good enough for them, it will probably be good enough for most everyone.

Investigate your options in disposable contact lenses and you may well find one that is just right for you and your lifestyle.
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Is There Any Harm In Wearing Contact Lenses?

March 5th, 2009 contactlense Posted in Diseases and Conditions, General Health, Health Care, Health Sciences, Procedures and Therapies, Wellness No Comments »

Have you ever wondered if what you know about contact lense is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on contact lense.

Current info about contact lense  is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this report includes the latest contact lense info available.


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Modern contacts are manufactured to extremely high standards. Millions wear them daily and for years without health problems or even discomfort. Still, about 4% of all contact lens users experience some type of health issue at some point. Risks of wearing contact lenses, while very low, are not zero. Your odds can be improved by proper use, though.

One overall issue is the fact that any contact lens will restrict the amount of air that gets to the eye. That increases the odds of infection, even when lenses are well sterilized. With the popularity of 7 day or even 30-day continuous wear lenses, that problem (while small) is larger than it was in the past.

Apart from infection, discomfort and blurred vision can occur when a lens is worn for more than a few days. That irritation can occur to the eyeball itself, and also to the lens and surrounding tissues. One possible result is GPC (Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis).

GPC produces itching and redness on the surrounding tissue, the result of protein buildup on the surfaces of the lens. Swelling occurs on the interior surface of the eyelids and can produce a sticky discharge as well. When this occurs, you should discontinue use until your eye care professional declares the lenses are safe to wear again. Regular, careful lens care and proper use can reduce the odds of any re-occurrence.

Corneal abrasions, while uncommon, are also far from unknown among contact lens users. A small scratch on the clear tissue over the pupil can happen when small particles of grit get between the lens and the eye, usually as a result of poor cleaning or handling. But it can occur even to the most careful, as airborne or finger-borne material lands on the surface of the eyeball.

Knowledge can give you a real advantage. To make sure you’re fully informed about contact lense , keep reading.

Hopefully the information presented so far has been applicable. You might also want to consider the following:

Small pieces of eyelash, cotton threads, airborne plant material and much more can all wind up in the eye. In the absence of contacts these things are normally washed away by the tears and eyelid working together. Contacts can interfere with that process. In many instances, antibiotics are called for since infection is common under these circumstances.

Pollen and other material can also produce allergic reactions that are sometimes amplified by contact lenses. The eyes become red and irritated and excessive tearing can occur, leading to blurred vision and discomfort. Sometimes the reaction is the result of preservatives in the lens cleaning solution. It happens more often with soft contact lenses. Treatments include removing the lens for a time, changing solutions and using different storage methods.

The lenses themselves can cause problems if they change shape. While rare, previously well-fitting contact lenses can be affected by temperature and age, causing tears and oxygen to less efficiently make it to the eye. This so-called Tight Lens Condition can cause pain, redness and even swelling of the cornea. Correction consists of remeasuring the eye and fitting new contacts after the eyes have recovered.

The cornea itself can change shape, as can the whole eyeball. The change is subtle, but with contact lenses the tolerances are small. If corneal warpage (as it’s called) does happen the result can be discomfort and an increase in the odds of infection. The condition is more common with gas permeable and hard lenses, which are less flexible than soft contact lenses.

If this happens, healing can take weeks or months, during which time contact lenses can’t be worn. As the eye resumes its normal shape, vision can change. More than one glasses prescription may be required for optimal sight. In rare cases the astigmatism is permanent.

In all cases, following the manufacturer’s and your eye care professional’s guidance about cleaning, insertion and removal, contact lens care and wear are your best bet to avoiding problems.

Of course, it’s impossible to put everything about contact lense into just one article. But you can’t deny that you’ve just added to your understanding about contact lense, and that’s time well spent.

Sometimes it’s tough to sort out all the details related to this subject, but I’m positive you’ll have no trouble making sense of the information presented above.

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Acupuncture: Natural Alternative treatment

September 12th, 2008 albert Posted in Alternative Medicine, General Health, Procedures and Therapies No Comments »

A person with strong immune system is likely to enjoy more active life without felling prey to any disease. On the other hand person with low immune system often fall ill. Overcoming such disorder may be quite difficult but there are some alternative means through which you can increase your immune system. One of the best ways to cope up with your immune system is “Acupuncture”.

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Baby massage-A Touch Therapy

July 7th, 2008 allen Posted in Children's Health, Procedures and Therapies No Comments »

The new-born babies are very sensitive to the external environment of the womb. Right from the womb, they develop the sensation of the touch. Hence it is believed to be the first sense of the embryo. The birth of the young one’s is the most heavenly period in the women’s life. Read the rest of this entry »

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Migraine-Growing Neurologist Research

June 16th, 2008 john Posted in Health Sciences, Mental Health, Procedures and Therapies, Stress / Anxiety No Comments »

According to the study performed by Chiropractic Neurologist Certified Board migrane is caused due to different reasons. They practiced different glide path to the remedial and preventive measures of the migraines. The complete examination of the neurologist contributed to understand which part of the nervous system is ill-functioning. It was found in many patients there was high quantity of mesencephalic output. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fibromyalgia-A Rare Disease

June 13th, 2008 peter Posted in Health Sciences, Procedures and Therapies, Stress / Anxiety No Comments »

Fibromyalgia is rarely known disease. Just 2% of the world population are struck with this disease. This disease is more prominent in females than males. The perfect reason behind the cause of the disease is not yet clear. Therefore no such target medication against it is available up till now. Only the remedial medication against its symptoms are available. Read the rest of this entry »

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Low Down Blood Pressure By Magnetic Therapy

June 11th, 2008 allen Posted in Diseases and Conditions, Exercise & Fitness, Procedures and Therapies No Comments »

The proper regulation of the flow of blood in the blood vessels also certainly shows proper nutrition and oxygenation of different tissues in the body which in turn leads to harmonization and enhanced functioning of different tissues. The health promoting power of the effects of magnets gives an organism with better resistance to disease and supports  it for the higher purposes of living. Read the rest of this entry »

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Baby massage-A Touch Therapy

June 11th, 2008 stanley Posted in Children's Health, Procedures and Therapies No Comments »

The new-born babies are very sensitive to the external environment of the womb. Right from the womb, they develop the sensation of the touch. Hence it is believed to be the first sense of the embryo. The birth of the young one’s is the most heavenly period in the women’s life. When the baby make an entry in this world, he or she should be provided with the gentle and loving touch. During birth of a child, the baby progressively comes out from the birth canal and in doing so the body experiences a good message. Hence, it is believed that message build a healthy and strong child. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hormone Therapy-Treatment To Women Problem

June 10th, 2008 rickey Posted in Health Sciences, Procedures and Therapies, Sexual Health, Womens Issues No Comments »

Hormone should be in appropriate proportion in our body any change in the quantity leads to various disorders of the body. Hence raises the need of hormones therapy in any imbalance of it. As this therapy is adopted to fulfill or retard the secretion of the hormones, it can be named in many ways such as hormone replacement, hormone therapy or ovarian therapy. This therapy is usually practiced to treat the hormones which are in abnormal proportion that is when they are in high or low in proportion. Menopause is said to be a disease when it occurs before time. It takes place due to inadequacy of the hormone estrogen and progesterone. Menopause is a natural phase of female reproductive cycle, like puberty. Therefore hormone therapy is becoming popular due to its important treatment in curing the disease. Read the rest of this entry »

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