Decorative contact lenses can put a scare into Halloween It’s already the middle of October and the time of year when patients often start asking about costume contact lenses. Many have seen them from online retailers or even at convenience stores and are intrigued to add the look to their Halloween character. What many… Read more »
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Contact lens disposal contributing to contamination in waterways
August 20, 2018 by Kari Burchett, OD Contact lens disposal contributing to microplastic contamination in our waterways The American Chemical Society has recently published research regarding microplastic contamination in our waterways and how improper contact lens disposal is contributing to such contamination. Approximately 45 million Americans wear contact lenses, and according to research, about 20%… Read more »