Bogota Free Planet CommentsAre You Using Contact Lenses Safely?Posted by Dr. Gifford Jones on Aug 23, 2010 at 08:53 PM
Corneal erosion, ulcers Today 35 million North Americans wear contact lenses. They don’t fall off, break or steam up. They’re great for sports. Most people find them comfortable and more flattering than glasses. And they’re also a great boon for patients following cataract surgery. But there is a downside and it’s vital that users know about it. Dr. Dwight Cavanagh, Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, at Dallas, warns that contact lens wearers may be at risk of corneal erosion. In fact, in some patients infections can be devastating. Dr Cavanagh stresses that this complication can occur with either soft, hard, extended or disposable lenses. More...Post a Comment to: Dr. Gifford JonesNext entry: Is Laser Eye Surgery Worth The Risk? Previous entry: 10 Ways To Protect Your Eyes Note from the Editor: This section is for comments from readers of bogotafreeplanet.com. Please don't assume that Bogota Free Planet agree with or endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose his or her posting privilege. |
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