Shocking: Man Fell Asleep With Contact Lenses On, Flesh-Eating Parasites Eat His Eye
Twenty-one-year-old Mike Krumholz had fallen asleep wearing his contact lenses, however, a rare flesh-eating parasite that developed into his eyes led caused a severe infection resulting in vision loss in one eye.
Feb 17, 2023, 20:16 PM IST
Holi 2021: Why to be careful if you wear contact lenses
The increased use of synthetic colours instead of natural colour in recent years makes it even more critical for people wearing contact lenses to be watchful.
Mar 23, 2021, 17:55 PM IST
Shocking! Doctors find 27 contact lenses stuck in woman's one eye in UK
The lenses, which resembled a "blueish mass" in the patient's eye, were causing her discomfort that she simply attributed to dry eye and old age.
Jul 16, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
Soft contact lenses are safe for both kids and adults, says study
According to the study, the risk of safety problems from soft contact lens wear may even be lower in younger children compared to teenagers.
Jun 03, 2017, 19:03 PM IST
Developed: Bio-sensing contact lenses that could monitor blood glucose, other diseases
Researchers from Oregon State University in the US first developed an inexpensive method to make indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) electronics.
Apr 05, 2017, 13:56 PM IST
Contact lenses may alter eye's natural bacteria, says study
According to researchers, contact lenses make the eye microbiome more skin-like, with higher proportions of the skin bacteria and make them more prone to eye infections.
Mar 23, 2016, 14:56 PM IST
Stretchable device can lead to 'smart' contact lenses
Researchers at Melbourne-based RMIT University and the University of Adelaide are creating a stretchable nano-scale device to manipulate light.
Feb 19, 2016, 17:05 PM IST
Eyewear brand Nau! launches green line
The green eyewear collection is made of 96 percent recycled plastic material and is in line with company`s commitment towards protecting the environment.
Dec 02, 2015, 21:22 PM IST
'Twilight'-inspired contact lenses prompt warning
Youngsters buying the lenses may wish to recreate the look of the Twilight films and Vampire Diaries TV show.
Oct 24, 2015, 18:26 PM IST
