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Vision Correction for Sports Participation
There are many options available to adults and children for corrective lenses (glasses and contacts) when engaged in physical activities.
Here is a look at the different modalities and the pros and cons of each:
Prescription Sports Goggles (e.g., Rec Specs)
The main benefits of goggles while playing sports are vision stability and eye protection. When playing fast-moving sports–like basketball, soccer, and rugby–elbows, wrists, and heads fly around at high speed, increasing the risk of eye injury. The eyes and eye sockets can be protected […]
Hydroxychloroquine and Your Eyes
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) was originally used to treat malaria and is now commonly used to treat rheumatological and dermatological diseases. It is frequently used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Lupus and is often very effective in mitigating the joint and arthritic symptoms these diseases can cause.
One of the most significant side effects of the drug is its possibility of causing eye problems resulting in blurred or decreased vision. The most common issue is damage to the retina. It can impair color vision or damage the retinal cells, particularly in the area right around the central vision.
In your retina, […]