FDA: Decorative Halloween Contact Lenses Could be Dangerous
October 16, 2021
Whether corrective or decorative, all contact lenses are classified as medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and that means they require a prescription from an eye doctor before touching your eyes. Likewise, it means those knock-off, costume contact lenses packaged next to lottery tickets at the convenience store aren't only of questionable legality, but they also could be dangerous...
Week in Review: Glaucoma trials, artificial cornea, home-based care
January 15, 2021
Our weekly posting provided by AAO.orgA weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the web.
Week in review: Faricimab durability, mysterious floaters, frosty eyes
January 8, 2021
Our weekly posting provided by AAO.orgA weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the web.
Really, Toy Guns Are Dangerous for Your Eyes
December 15, 2020
Some people think Nerf darts are safe because they’re ‘soft.’ But three patients at the heart of a medical report all had days or weeks of pain and blurred vision from toy dart injuries.The report, published in BMJ Case Reports, reinforces what that the American Academy of Ophthalmology has said many times. Projectile toys are not safe. The three cases, treated at Moorfield’s Eye Hospital in the United Kingdom, underscore the serious nature of eye injuries during playtime.
Study shows Cataract Surgery Leads to Longer Life
April 10, 2020 |
Aging is the great equalizer. There is nothing that you can do to avoid the years going by, seemingly quicker than they once did. While these changes show wisdom and character, they can also be a source of frustration for many. One such frustration we see in our bodies as we age into our senior years is the development of cataracts.
