Tag Archives: eye health

Glaucoma Awareness: What Contact Lens Wearers in Australia Need to Know

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Glaucoma is a significant eye condition that affects the optic nerve and is one of the leading causes of blindness in Australia. Many contact lens wearers wonder if their lenses could contribute to the development of glaucoma. Those already diagnosed with the condition often ask whether it’s safe to keep wearing contact lenses. Here’s a […]

Clear Answers: Common Contact Lens FAQs

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Clearing up contact lens confusions For those new to wearing contact lenses, there can be many uncertainties and concerns about lens types, prescriptions, and more. Even long-time contact lens users might have lingering questions they’ve never found clear answers for until now. Contact lenses are advanced medical devices that come into direct contact with your […]

How to Alleviate Dry Eyes: Choosing the Right Contact Lenses

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Dry Eyes and Contact Lenses: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions In today’s society, the prevalence of smartphones and computers, as well as the widespread use of convenient contact lenses, has made dry eyes a very common issue. Even if one suspects they have dry eyes, it can be difficult to take breaks from screens and give […]