For cleaning soft contact lenses with multipurpose disinfection solutions, the “rub and rinse” technique is most effective for eliminating micro-organisms—even when using “no-rub” disinfection solutions, according to a report in the August issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

“‘Rub and rinse,’ in conjunction with soaking of the lens, is the most effective regimen to recommend with all the multipurpose lens care solutions used with any type of contact lenses,” according to the new study, led by Hua Zhu,

Source: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20110802/To-eliminate-germs-in-contact-lens-rub-and-rinse-works-best.aspx

Posted on: Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 08:02 CDT

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Circle lens are colored contact lenses designed to enlarge the iris of the eye as well as changing the color of the iris. Concerns about their effects on eyesight rise up again after a girl from New York lost her sight using illegally purchased colored lenses. Although circle lenses are not approved by the FDA yet, and are illegal to be sold in the US without a professional license, their popularity is just soaring up nowadays.

In the United States the sale

Source: http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/2088870/exaggerated_dangers_of_circle_lenses_cant_stop_its_popularity_from/index.html

With All Solutions and Lens Types, Rubbing and Rinsing Works Best for Removing Germs

Newswise — Philadelphia, Pa. (August 1, 2011) – For cleaning soft contact lenses with multipurpose disinfection solutions, the “rub and rinse” technique is most effective for eliminating micro-organisms—even when using “no-rub” disinfection solutions, according to a report in the August issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

“‘Rub and rinse,’ in conjunction with soaking of the lens, is the most effective

Source: http://newswise.com/articles/rub-and-rinse-is-most-effective-technique-for-contact-lens-care-with-multipurpose-disinfection-solutions?ret=/articles/list&category=medicine&page=1&search[status]=3&search[sort]=date+desc&search[section]=10&search[has_multimedia]=

MANILA, Philippines – To protect the health and safety of the general public, the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) has initiated an aggressive campaign against the rampant illegal dispensing and sale of contact lenses online and in small retail stalls in Metro Manila.

“Contact lenses are not cosmetic products, they are regulated medical devices. As such, only certified and accredited optometrists are authorized and qualified to examine and determine a patient’s need for prescription contact lenses and to legally dispense these,” said IPAO president Dr. Mary Gaw-So.

“Contact lenses not registered with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and dispensed by

Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=710525

2011-07-27 17:01:58 – It is now possible to get your contact lenses by post, so why not get this fantastic service and make life that bit easier.

Contact lenses are a wonderful invention that really came to the fore in the late 20th century. Lenses had been developed in the 19th century but they were uncomfortable and could even damage the eyes. However, thankfully today we can enjoy perfect vision in comfort, without having to reach for a pair of specs.

As contact lenses themselves have developed, so has the

Source: http://www.pr-inside.com/make-life-easier-and-choose-contact-r2738319.htm