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The knowledge related to contact lens wear and practice care of contact lenses among medical students of University of Malaya was assessed through a structured questionnaire. One hundred and twenty-one contact lens wearers participated in this study. Majority of contact lens wearers were females (106, 87.6%); the duration of contact lens wear varied from less than six months to two years or more; 53 (43.8%) cited cosmetic purpose for wearing contact lens; 16 (13.2%) were not removing their contact lenses prior to sleeping at night. Despite 107 (88.4%) were aware of complications of contact lens usage, only 102 (84.3%) were adhering strictly to proper hygiene and contact lens care; and 17 (14%) continued wearing in spite of eye symptoms. Forty seven (38.8%) students sought ophthalmic consultation for eye problems. Improper practice of contact lens wear and care even in educated users such as medical students could increase the risk of complications. Therefore, a need for more education to the consumers is desired.
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Lentes de Contato , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Estudantes de Medicina/psicologia , Soluções para Lentes de Contato , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Higiene , Malásia , Masculino , Adulto JovemRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to compare the intraocular pressure-lowering capacity, tolerability, and visual field conservation of topical timolol and pilocarpine at the concentrations usually prescribed.
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Vitamin A deficiency is one of the greatest public health problems in tropical and subtropical regions. In Uganda; the intake of vitanin A is based on vegetables. Indeed adequate vitamin A helps the body to maintain resistance to several diseases. So to reduce morbidity and mortality of children vitamin A supplements should be given to them