Contact Lens
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Expert opinion: Why glasses are safer than contact lenses during the monsoon
Lifestyle | August 27, 2025 12:23 ISTWearing 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 ISTScientists 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 ISTKnow 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 ISTBy 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 ISTLearn 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 ISTResearchers 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 ISTA 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 ISTHoli 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 ISTAmid 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 ISTA 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 ISTLatest 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 ISTShowering 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 ISTContact 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 ISTResearchers have developed a new technology that could allow non-invasive testing of glucose levels, via a contact lens that samples glucose levels in tears.
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