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A Look at the Development of Medicated Contact Lenses

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Besides correcting vision, contact lenses may be potential treatment devices to relieve eye pain, help the cornea to heal from injury, protect and hydrate the surface of the cornea from dry eye disease, and deliver medications to the eye.

Many ocular conditions like allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye, and glaucoma are treated using eye drops. It is estimated that 95% of the active ingredient in the medication may be lost through tear drainage. Technological advancements have made it possible to use soft contact lenses to deliver a continuous release of medication over a duration of time to treat ocular conditions and disease.

The ability of the soft contact lens to absorb and release a drug is based on the contact lens material. Their potential as a treatment depends on the water content, the thickness of the lens, the molecular weight of the drug, the drug concentration, and the time it remains within the lens. 

Topical eye drops can be an inconvenient burden for patients. Delivering medication by way of a contact lens has many benefits and offers a glimpse into the future of treatment.

Let’s look at the potential benefits of using contact lenses to deliver medication to your eyes.

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Sunglasses and Hat Combos: 6 Fun Looks for Fall!

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Luxurious textures, rich color palettes, and cozy silhouettes make fall the best time of year when it comes to dressing. Instead of reaching for a new wardrobe every time the leaves begin to drop, invest in a few trendy yet wearable accessories that can extend the life of your favorite fall wear. With a few smart sunglasses and hat combos, you can make even the smallest coffee run into a runway-ready look.

From Insta-worthy hikes to pumpkin patch photo ops, these combos will help you elevate your everyday life and beyond.

Have a look at some of my sunglasses and hat recommendations…

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Blurry Vision and Headache: 8 Common Causes and Treatments

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It’s often said the brain is an extension of the eye, and for that reason, a headache may be a symptom of a vision problem.  Headaches that are related to the eye can be of the forehead, temples, behind the eyes, and at the back of the skull. They may be excruciating or dull. They may or may not be alleviated by Tylenol or sleep. They may even present with blurred vision. If you are having blurry vision and headache, your eye doctor may ask you the following questions:

  • Where do your headaches occur?
  • Do you wake up with headaches? Do they worsen with near work?
  • How long does your vision stay blurry when you have the headache?
  • If you were to grade the severity of the headache on a 1-10 scale, what number would you give?

Here are the 8 most common reasons for blurry vision and headache, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

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The Hottest Eyewear Trend from Fall Fashion Month 2022

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From Milan to New York to London to Paris, fashion month is a time for designers to present the collections they’ve been tirelessly working on so the rest of the world can appreciate their craftsmanship and take note of upcoming fashion trends.

And while you can predict upcoming trends by meticulously watching the runway shows for repeating trends, paying attention to your favorite models, influencers, and street style stars is also a sure way to know when a trend is hot. If there is one trend I saw repeatedly and unabashedly adored by showgoers, it was the sporty sunglass trends—specifically this style of Balenciaga shades.

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Sun Damage to Eyes: How Can You Protect Yourself?

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The harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays have been well documented. However, one of the most important, but often overlooked, areas of concern is the possible sun damage to eyes.

A recent report from The Vision Council estimates nearly 35% of the adult population has experienced eye or vision damage resulting from prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

To shed light on the importance of protecting the eyes from ultraviolet rays, it’s important to understand the various types of ultraviolet rays, the serious eye conditions that can occur, and how to protect your eyes and your vision from damage caused by exposure to the sun.

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