Online Purchasers Of Contact Lenses Face Greater Eye Health Risks Due To Not Following FDA Safety Recommendations

Research indicates that Internet lens purchasers typically don’t follow their eye doctor’s recommendations, placing them at greater risk for harmful eye care practices and eye health complications. 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. The research, conducted by Joshua Fogel, Ph.

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Filed under: Eye Health on January 7th, 2008