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Contact Lens Problems: Hypoxia On this page: Overview Overview …
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Contact Lens Problems: Infection On this page: Overview Related … keratitis. It is the most serious complication of contact lens wear and can cause blindness. Bacterial …
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Contact Lens Care On this page: Overview Overview Keeping contacts clean and safe The following tips can help you keep … decorative colour lenses. These lenses can cause eye problems, such as damage to the cornea or eye infections, …
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Contact Lenses On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … a relatively safe and effective way of correcting vision problems. Several types of hard and soft contact lenses are … and hazy vision caused by decreased oxygen to the cornea (hypoxia), corneal scratches and scrapes, changes in the …
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Contact us You can contact HealthLink BC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get … or nurse practitioner in British Columbia online or by contacting 8-1-1 . Image Registered nurses 24 hours a day, 7 … hard of hearing People who are deaf and hard of hearing can contact 8-1-1 using Video Relay Services (VRS), or …
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… Types of Contact Lenses On this page: Overview Overview Several types of hard and soft contact lenses are available. Consult an eye doctor who is … that allow oxygen to reach the cornea . This reduces problems that may occur when the cornea doesn't get enough …
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… Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants On this page: Overview Related … lens implant (IOL). Or you may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to compensate for the missing lens. The most … that each eye must work more independently. This can cause problems with depth perception. You may have to adjust your …
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… Other important contacts Last updated August 1, 2017 Do you want to talk to … Do you have questions for the Ministry of Health? The contact information below can help you determine who you can … or you would like to make a formal care quality complaint contact the Patient Care Quality Office in your area or the …
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Contact Lenses: Dry Eyes On this page: Overview … that make up tears. Dry eyes are common in those who wear contact lenses. Eye diseases, other diseases, and certain … Contact Lenses Dry Eye Syndrome Eye Problems: Using Eyedrops and Eye Ointment Current as …
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… Last updated August 14, 2013 Did you know skin-to-skin contact right after birth not only Helps baby latch on well … video to learn more about the importance of skin-to-skin contact.   Download a transcript for this video (PDF, … your baby … A video on breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact