Heath Tip: Contact Lenses Aren’t Risk-Free

(HealthDay News) — Contact lenses may raise your risk of developing serious eye conditions, such as infections or corneal ulcers.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it’s important to remove your contacts and to visit your doctor if you show signs of eye irritation, including:

Pain or discomfort.
Excess tearing or eye discharge.
Unusual sensitivity to light.
Itching or burning.
Unusual redness.
Blurred vision.
Swelling.

Weekly Gravy

Look Good – Feel Good – Feed Good

Heath Tip: Contact Lenses Aren’t Risk-Free

Bits & Pieces

Check Your Pantry, Lay’s Classic Potato Chips Recalled Due to Milk Allergy Risk

Norovirus Sickens Hundreds on Three Cruise Ships: CDC

What’s the Link Between Memory Problems and Sexism?

Antibiotics Do Not Increase Risks for Cognitive Decline, Dementia in Older Adults, New Data Says

Some Abortion Pill Users Surprised By Pain, Study Says

FDA Updates Meaning of ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels

1 in 5 Adults With Long Covid Struggle With Daily Activities

FDA Says Shortage of GLP-1 Tirzepatide Is Over

Sleep Apnea May Change Parts of Brain, Speed Aging

A New Way to Diagnose Painful ‘Wear-and-Tear’ Arthritis?

Milk Cereal Drinks for Infants May Trigger Weight Gain

FDA: Veozah, First Hormone-Free Hot Flash Drug, Issued Black Box Warning

Are Microplastics In the Air Putting Your Fertility At Risk?

Non-heterosexual Women Report Better Sexual Functioning During Midlife

For Hispanic Women, Holidays Can Bring Mixed Body Image Messages

Artificial Sweetener Use Tied to Less-Healthy Diets