Contact lenses
A contact lens is a piece of plastic that sits on the surface of the eye and helps correct vision problems like long-sightedness, short-sightedness, presbyopia and astigmatism. Most contact lenses fall into one of two groups: Soft lenses made of ... [... more]
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Headache and eye problems
Common eye problems that can bring on headache include long-sightedness, astigmatism and hardening of the lens inside the eye. Many difficulties can be corrected with prescription glasses or contact lenses. Once the cause of eyestrain is treated, ... [... more]
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Dry eye - Better Health Channel.
Dry eye syndrome occurs when there aren't enough tears on the front of the eyes. Symptoms include itching, irritation and grittiness. People with dry eyes find it difficult to wear contact lenses. There is no cure, but the symptoms can be ... [... more]
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Eye problems - long-sightedness
Long-sightedness or hyperopia is a common condition that affects the ability to focus. Long-sightedness can cause vision problems, headaches and tiredness. Glasses, contact lenses and laser techniques are used to correct ... [... more]
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Eye disorders - focusing problems
The most common eye disorders are focusing problems, or 'refractive errors'. Main types of refractive errors are myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia or hypermetropia (long-sightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia. Glasses, contact lenses and ... [... more]
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