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Myopia or nearsightedness more common in Americans
Myopia (nearsightedness) may have been more common in Americans from 1999 to 2004 than it was 30 years ago, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Improve contact lens safety, says US FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to improve contact lens safety by reminding consumers of the importance of following proper cleaning and storing procedures.

Eye wrinkles removal laser device gets OTC
US health agency FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved over-the-counter (OTC) marketing of Palomar's laser device for treatment of wrinkles around the eyes, i.e. periorbital wrinkles.

Purchasing contact lenses online is risky
Purchasing contact lenses online may save consumers time, but the process could cause more problems in the long run, according to a new study reported in the January issue of Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association.

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