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It’s estimated that 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses. These small lenses can make a huge difference in the quality of life for wearers, but it’s important to handle them ...

Americans might be haunted with scary eye infections long after Halloween if they wear costume contact lenses without a prescription, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The agency ...

If you wear contact lenses, you probably don't think much about them. But they're a relatively new invention -- in fact, the first disposable contact lens wasn't introduced until 1982. "We think of ...

If you’d prefer to wear contact lenses instead of glasses for improved vision, there are several types to choose from. Both hard and soft contact lenses have their benefits and drawbacks. Which one is ...

People suffering from glaucoma who find eye drops painful or inconvenient may one day have another option at their disposal: contact lenses that dispense their medication more precisely. Monday in the ...

Teens risk blindness for beauty by wearing illegal lenses. July 1, 2011— -- A 14-year-old girl from Queens, N.Y., may need a cornea transplant after wearing colored contact lenses she bought at a ...

Contact lenses are a convenient and comfortable alternative to eyeglasses for many people. But you can't wear them all the time. And if you don't clean and care for them correctly, you're more likely ...