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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Handle and clean contact lenses properly

Prevention Overview Articles

Corneal ulcers and infections
Prompt, early attention by an ophthalmologist for an eye infection may prevent the condition from worsening to the point of ulceration. Wash hands and pay rigorous attention to cleanliness while handling contact lenses, and avoid wearing contact l...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 1, 2006
Corneal Ulcers
Attentive care of contact lenses will greatly reduce the incidence of corneal damage and ulceration. Germs that cause no problems in the mouth or on the hands can damage the eye, so contact lens wearers must wash their hands before touching their ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Prevention Articles

Corneal Abrasions
Detailed information on corneal abrasion, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Corneal Abrasions
Detailed information on corneal abrasion, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Why We Need to Wash Our Hands
Did you wash your hands this morning? Bravo! Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of potentially dangerous germs.
Source:StayWell
Hand Washing
Detailed information on the importance of hand washing in the prevention of infectious diseases
Source:StayWell
Hand Washing
Detailed information on the importance of hand washing in the prevention of infectious diseases
Source:StayWell
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