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How Coronavirus Pandemic Will Impact Colored Contact Lenses size and Key Trends in terms of volume and value 2018 to 2026 - 3rd Watch News How Coronavirus Pandemic Will Impact Colored Contact Lenses size and Key Trends in terms of volume and value 2018 to 2026 - 3rd Watch News Posted: 31 May 2020 08:08 PM PDT The global Colored Contact Lenses market is experiencing a slowdown in trade practices amidst the growing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. This is why, companies in the Colored Contact Lenses market are vying opportunities that serve as alternative solutions to positively capitalize on the ongoing lockdown period. This and more strategic implications enclosed in our comprehensive report on the Colored Contact Lenses market that will help you take market lead. Assessment of the Global Colored Contact Lenses Market The recently published market study on the global Colored Contact Lenses market by Fact.MR offers an elaborate analysis of

A new law in laser physics could make eye surgery simpler: New soliton laser pulses deliver high energy in a trillionth of a second - Science Daily A new law in laser physics could make eye surgery simpler: New soliton laser pulses deliver high energy in a trillionth of a second - Science Daily Posted: 25 May 2020 08:00 AM PDT Scientists have developed a new type of laser that can deliver high amounts of energy in very short bursts of time, with potential applications in eye and heart surgery or the engineering of delicate materials. The Director of the University of Sydney Institute of Photonics and Optical Science, Professor Martijn de Sterke, said: "This laser has the property that as its pulse duration decreases to less than a trillionth of a second, its energy could go through the roof. "This makes them ideal candidates for the processing of materials that require short, powerful pulses. One application could be in corneal s

Smartphone Eye Exam for Diabetic Retinopathy - Endocrinology Network Smartphone Eye Exam for Diabetic Retinopathy - Endocrinology Network Posted: 26 May 2020 12:00 AM PDT Scientists at the University of Bonn and Sankara Eye Hospital Bangalore (India) have jointly developed an inexpensive method of screening for vascular changes in the eyes of diabetics— using a smartphone. Retinal damage due to diabetes is a common cause of blindness in working-age adults.  It's estimated that 80% of people with diabetes worldwide live in developing and emerging countries, and in many of these low- and middle-income countries, an eye examination in a physician's office is not always possible. This makes systematic retinal screening of diabetics difficult in areas with few medical resources. However, a new study  published in the journal Ophthalmology , demonstrates that high resolution images from smartphones could help detect changes early. In t

This Eye Surgeon Created a Line of Lashes That Is Good for Your Eyes - Black Enterprise This Eye Surgeon Created a Line of Lashes That Is Good for Your Eyes - Black Enterprise Posted: 30 May 2020 10:30 AM PDT Dr. Anika Goodwin, a board-certified ophthalmologist with 15 years and 10,000 eye surgeries under her belt,  has married her dual passions of looking good and seeing well to create OpulenceMD Beauty,  an eye specific beauty brand that specializes in magnetic lashes. Goodwin knew from an early age that she wanted to be in medicine, but never imagined she'd become an eye doctor. "I'm a bit of a creative," she says, "and I honestly believe that was one of the things that led me to love ophthalmology. I enjoy beautifying. My specialty of ophthalmology is called oculoplastic reconstructive surgery and so I focus on making the eyes the eyelids, and the facial structures that support the eyes, all function as w

What’s Going Around: Rashes, pink eye - ABC27 What’s Going Around: Rashes, pink eye - ABC27 Posted: 14 May 2020 12:00 AM PDT Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics saw pink eye, ear infections, fevers without and without cold symptoms, seasonal allergies, Impetigo, sore throats and tick bites this week. Dr. Joan Thode offered the following advice about mental health and sleep: "As the pandemic continues, nationwide and locally we are seeing mental health concerns, particularly among adolescents. Poor sleep quality often goes along with these concerns. Additionally, the brain's many functions are all inhibited by a lack of sleep, including concentration and memory. Sleep hygiene is a very important aspect of the current home-based schooling environment. Here are some quick tips to keep your kids and adolescents on track with sleep: No screens in the bedroom: Ideally, phones, tablets and computers

VIDEO: Ophthalmologist outlines reopening strategy at private practice - Healio VIDEO: Ophthalmologist outlines reopening strategy at private practice - Healio Posted: 13 May 2020 12:00 AM PDT Healio Ophthalmology Practice Management Video May 13, 2020 '); $j('.topic-alert-section .dropdown-menu .auth').hide(); $j('.topic-alert-section .dropdown-menu .anon').hide(); $j('.topic-alert-section .dropdown-menu .subscribed').show(); $j('.topic-alert-section .dropdown-menu').removeClass('anon-dropdown'); $j('.topic-alert-section .dropdown-menu').addClass('subscribed-dropdown'

The dangers of Halloween colored contact lenses - Quartz The dangers of Halloween colored contact lenses - Quartz Posted: 29 Oct 2019 02:04 AM PDT Your appearance won't be the only frightening thing about wearing costume contact lenses this Halloween. Your eyes might look like a lizard's for an evening, but the risk of permanent vision loss may not be worth the temporary thrill. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 40 million, or about one in six, Americans wear contact lenses . It is difficult to estimate how many revelers wear costume contact lenses, but the number surely surges around Halloween. It is my experience that the demand for these lenses is highest in young people, the same demographic that is at the highest risk for experiencing infectious and inflammatory complications from their contact lenses. As an optometrist on staff at a Central Ohio private practice and on faculty at The Ohio Sta

James Corden reveals reason for his unplanned eye surgery performed while he was 'awake' - USA TODAY James Corden reveals reason for his unplanned eye surgery performed while he was 'awake' - USA TODAY Posted: 28 May 2020 05:04 AM PDT CLOSE James Corden responded to a viral video that showed him filming "Carpool Karaoke." He also talks about his fame in a new "The New Yorker" interview. USA TODAY James Corden is sharing the story behind his April eye surgery . During a video appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Wednesday, the late night host, 41, explained what prompted the minor procedure. "In 2012, I was doing a play in New York, and I used to do this bit in the play where I'd hit myself in the head with a trashcan lid and one night during the play I injured my eye. Not really badly," he recalled. "But I had to g