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  Expert opinion: Why glasses are safer than contact lenses during the monsoon

  Lifestyle | August 27, 2025 12:23 IST

  Wearing contact lenses in the rainy season raises the risk of eye infections like conjunctivitis, styes, and fungal keratitis. Experts suggest switching to glasses for safer eye protection. Follow key hygiene tips and precautions to maintain clear, healthy vision throughout the monsoon.

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  Scientists develop 'super-vision' infrared contact lenses to help people see in the dark

  Health | May 25, 2025 18:16 IST

  Scientists have created infrared contact lenses that can help people see in the dark and with their eyes closed. The study was published in the journal Cell and included researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China. Read on to know more.

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  Mobile screens to contact lenses: Expert reveals hidden eye dangers of unwashed hands

  Health | May 08, 2025 16:43 IST

  Know the hidden eye dangers of unwashed hands, from mobile screens to contact lenses. Expert shares insights on how poor hygiene can lead to infections and vision problems. Learn how to protect your eyes.

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  Can contact lenses damage your cornea? Know tips to use lenses and precautions

  Health | August 08, 2024 14:02 IST

  By following these guidelines and being aware of contact lens dangers, you will be able to help preserve healthy eyes and avoid some problems.

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  Jasmine Bhasin's eyes got damaged due to contact lenses; safety precautions for Corneal Damage

  Health | July 21, 2024 17:09 IST

  Learn about corneal damage, including its causes, symptoms, and essential do's and don'ts for contact lens wearers to protect eye health. Find practical tips for preventing and managing this common eye condition.

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  Contact lens linked to Cancer? Those wearing it daily should STOP

  Health | May 17, 2023 14:15 IST

  Researchers tested 18 popular types of contact lenses and found high levels of organic fluorine per and a marker of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) in each.

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  In 40 minutes, flesh eating bacteria ate man's eye during sleep; know all about it

  Health | March 01, 2023 12:27 IST

  A 21-year-old man from Florida lost vision in his left eye after sleeping with his contact lenses on and developing a severe infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis.

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  Holi 2022: Do's and Don'ts to follow if you wear contact lenses

  Lifestyle | March 16, 2022 23:21 IST

  Holi 2021: It is always preferred to take off your contact lenses before joining in the Holi celebrations. If it's unavoidable, you can use disposable ones. Once the celebration is over, wear a new set of lenses.

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  Holi 2021: Here's why you should be careful if you wear contact lenses

  Beauty | March 22, 2021 14:56 IST

  Amid all the excitement, we might just ingest colours through body parts exposed, including our eyes. While generally, we are more careful about our mouths and even noses, we often tend to think that the colours are only superficially affecting the surface of the eyes and not really getting inside.

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  Smart contact lenses developed to diagnose, treat diabetes

  Lifestyle | May 02, 2020 11:04 IST

  A team of researchers has developed wirelessly driven 'smart contact lens' technology that can detect diabetes and further treat diabetic retinopathy - a common visual health condition associated with the disease - just by wearing them.

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  Turn-down these 5 common myths around wearing contact lens

  Health | October 04, 2018 10:47 IST

  Latest health update: Bust these five common myths around wearing contact lens.

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  Lack of hygiene among contact lens wearers can cause infection, says a study

  Health | September 23, 2018 11:30 IST

  Showering and face washing while wearing contact lenses are also likely to be risk factors.

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  Beware contact lenses wearer! A woman finds ‘27 lenses’ in her eye, leaving doctors in shock

  Lifestyle | July 16, 2017 15:54 IST

  Contact lenses can be fatal if not handled properly. This story is a proof!

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  Now, test glucose levels with non-invasive contact lens

  Lifestyle | October 05, 2016 11:21 IST

  Researchers have developed a new technology that could allow non-invasive testing of glucose levels, via a contact lens that samples glucose levels in tears.