This contact lens wearer was blind to infection risk — now I see : nydailynews

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This contact lens wearer was blind to infection risk — now I see

This contact lens wearer was blind to infection risk — now I see

Eyes on me, contact lens buddies.The CDC just released a report on the dangers of sleeping in your contacts or wearing them long past their use date.And if you're anything like me, a comfortable lens wearer for 20 years now, you're probably planning to ignore it.


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CDC warns against improper contact lens wear

CDC warns against improper contact lens wear

by: Dorey Scheimer, Washington News Bureau Updated: Aug 18, 2016 - 4:01 PMWASHINGTON - Top U.S. health officials are warning contact lens users to wear their lenses as recommended by doctors to prevent major eye issues.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied 1,075 cases of reported infections from contact lens wear between 2005 and 2015.Related Headlines Your contacts could be putting you at risk for a parasite infectionThe report found that 20 percent of the reported infections led to eye damage.


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Bad contact lens habits that can hurt your eyes

Bad contact lens habits that can hurt your eyes

When people ask me why I don't wear contacts, I typically come up with some excuse to avoid admitting the truth: Sticking a plastic device directly on the fragile mucous membrane surrounding my cornea terrifies me.But it does, and it's the reason I've always felt A-OK just wearing glasses.A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes me feel a little justified in my fear of contacts, despite the fact that they're largely safe and effective — at least when worn correctly.

This contact lens wearer was blind to infection risk — now I see