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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
Longer, darker lashes are having a moment. For those avoiding the risk or expense of lash extensions, serums can seem like a safer, more affordable option. But not all lash serums are created equal – and some come with hidden side-effects.
The key difference lies in the ingredients. Some lash serums use conditioning agents like peptides or plant oils, while others contain powerful pharmaceutical ingredients originally developed for treating eye disease.
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- Written by: Rachna Murthy and Jonathan Roos
In health our eyelashes protect the eyes, but in disease they can disfigure, impair quality of life and threaten vision. In this review the authors discuss aspects of lashes that are relevant to all professionals working near the eyes and how to keep you and your patients safe.
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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
I wrote this in Part 1 with a warning we, in the UK, are not imune! - For a many months now I have been aware that when it comes to over the counter (OTC) dry eye drops in the USA things were not quite as benign as one would expect, storms have been blowing across the landscape, primarily associated with a perceived relaxed approach to regulatory over-sight of eye drop safety and claimed health benefits, this has involved more than a handful of products and manufacturers.
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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
For a many months now I have been aware that when it comes to over the counter (OTC) dry eye drops in the USA things were not quite as benign as one would expect, storms have been blowing across the landscape, primarily associated with a perceived relaxed approach to regulatory over-sight of eye drop safety and claimed health benefits, this has involved more than a handful of products and manufacturers.
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Julia came to Jacksons for an eye examination complaining of intermittent blurring of her vision when reading or using the computer. Examination revealed her glasses to be perfectly adequate and her eyes to be healthy. She did have however, a very unstable tear film - once she blinked, the tears over her cornea broke up within 2 seconds causing her vision to blur until she blinked again.
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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
I first experienced vision problems back in February 2021. Over the course of the next few months, I consulted several eye professionals, each of whom diagnosed a condition called 'dry eye. However, apparently it was "only" dry eye, and I was sent on my way each time with eye drops to use as often as needed.
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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
From an orirginal postiong by Marie Homa-Palladino, OD.
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I thought I should look again and update these contact lens reminders, especially in view of very distrurbing developments related to counterfeit, contaminated and unsafe products that are more available. They will contribute to the safe and successful continuing wear of these prescribed medical devices.
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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
I thought I should look again and update these contact lens reminders, especially in view of very distrurbing developments related to counterfeit, contaminated and unsafe products that are more available. They will contribute to the safe and successful continuing wear of these prescribed medical devices.
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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
On the pages Dry Eye/Watery Eye FAQs and Contact Lens FAQs, I discuss if eye make up or medications may be linked to dry eye. While many medications do have adverse effects of dry skin, mouth and eyes a particular systemic medication known as Isotretinoin capsules, used as a treatment for severe acne can have significant and long-lasting, if not permanant effects, on the eye's ability to produce its normal quantity and quility of tears.
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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
Eyelash extensions aren’t always pretty! Lash extensions can cause irritation, conjunctivitis, keratitis, and even severe allergic reactions.
False eyelashes can promote the risk of bacterial and fungal infection. Eyelash extensions can even cause eyelash loss.
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- Written by: Super User
For those with medical conditions, safe fasting is a contentious issue. While the Quran allows for those who are unwell to refrain from fasting, or fast when they are recovered, those with chronic conditions face potentially difficult choices, to strike the balance between the Islamic obligation to fast and the requirement to manage their condition safely.
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Hand washing technique with soap and water
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Do your eyes sometimes appear red, feel gritty, itchy or uncomfortable?
Watch this video to find out more.
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The Antares Corneal Topgrapher, and other similar instruments, can revolutionise care for contact lens and dry eye patients, enabling an appreciation of the cornea in three dimensions, showing high points, overall and localised curvature, just like an ordinance survery map of the land, but on a micro-scale. This can enable contact lenses to be designed for each individual patient, as each cornea has unique characteristics, just like a finger print.
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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
Instilling eye drops correctly is neither intuitive nor necessarily easy. I offer a dedicated specialist Eye Drop User Review to ensure your instillation technique is both safe and effective as there are a number of challenges and issues that can play a part, some of these are
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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
Eye research charity poll shows Brits put their eyesight at risk through dangerous contact lens habits. Poll results released on 11/07/2019 by charity Fight for Sight highlight that many Brits are frequently putting their eyesight at risk through unsafe contact lens habits, unaware that these could lead to a painful and sight-threatening eye infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis.
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- Written by: Andrew D. Price
Article borrowed from sister website!
In March 2015 a website named Eye Drops Database was launched as a rescource for Eye Care and Health Care Professionals, it was envisaged to be centred around Dry Eye drops, however it has grown to be much more than that. Not withstanding its expansion, it seemed appropriate for me to write a specific article on Dry Eye drops. It was my personal consideration of Dry Eye drops and so was not necessarily the same as other Eye Care/Health Care Professionals (ECPs/HCPs), I thought it useful to re-publish it here!
