February 2018
Radial Keratotomy (RK)
Radial Keratotomy (RK) Radial Keratotomy (often abbreviated RK) is a type of refractive surgery meant to correct myopia or nearsightedness. Developed in the 1970s, RK was the very first refractive surgical […]
Read MoreStevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome or SJS is a rare but severe adverse skin reaction that typically emerges in response to medication. SJS is classified as an Adverse Drug Reaction or ADR. It is […]
Read MoreContact Lens Health Week
August 22–26, 2016, marks the third annual Contact Lens Health Week. In collaboration with partners from clinical, public health, industry, and regulatory sectors, CDC is promoting healthy contact lens wear […]
Read MoreMay is Healthy Vision Month
When it comes to our health, most of us visit a doctor or nurse regularly to make sure our bodies are healthy. But what about our eyes? They’re not always […]
Read MoreEye Exams: Why You Should Get One Every Year
When you’re a child, it’s easy to get an eye exam because the adult in your life, be them your parent or caretaker, makes sure that you make it to […]
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