OCLI Blog – EyeCare Topics

January 16, 2009
January 16, 2009

Understanding Over-The-Counter Eye Drops

There are many eye drops that are available over-the-counter in most pharmacies and supermarkets. Though most are soothing, they are usually unnecessary, since the normal eye is able to take care of itself. There may still be times when they are helpful for mild irritations and allergies. Over-the-counter drops primarily fall into three categories: decongestants,…

December 29, 2008
December 29, 2008

Happy New Year’s! Watch That Cork: Keeping an Eye on Safety

New Year’s Eve is notoriously one of the worst times of the year for eye injuries due to the fact that many people do not know how to correctly open a champagne bottle. When a bottle is opened improperly, the cork is expelled at a high velocity by the gas pressure in the bottle. If…

December 14, 2008
December 14, 2008

Preventing Serious Contact Lens Infections

In the September issue of Eye & Contact Lens, Anger, Et al. published an article titled:  Acanthamoeba: A Review of Its Potential to Cause Keratitis, Current Lens Care Solution Disinfection Standards and Methodologies, and Strategies to Reduce Patient Risk. This article discusses the incidence of a serious contact lens infection called Acnthamoeba Keratitis (AK).  AK…

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