Contact Lense Safety

An alarming proportion of wearers do not practise simple contact lens care. "It takes less than a minute a day to rub and rinse yet many patients don't think it is important," said Dr. Chung Kah meng, President of the Association of Malaysian Optometrists. Proper cleaning techniques lead to a dramatic reduction of microbes growing on the lenses, vastly lowering the risk of infection. Here are some key tips:

1. Rubbing and Rinsing - Safety is enhanced significantly by rubbing and rinsing contact lenses both prior to and following storage.

2. No more than Seven Days - Lenses that have been stored for more than seven days, regardless of whether peroxide or multi-purpose solutions are used, should be re-disinfected before the next use.

3. No "Top Up" - Do not add more solution to the solution already in the case.

4. Do not use Tap water - Never use tap water to store, clean or rinse your contact lenses as water is a common source of potentially damaging microorganisms that can cause sight-threatening infections.

5. The Right Kit - One of the highest risk occasions is going on vacation - an appropriate 'travel kit' should be carried and used.

6. Avoid Exposure at Pool - Another high risk occasion is exposing lenses to potential contamination from swimming pool or spa water - wear goggles while swimming.

7. Note in the Bathroom - Storing your contact lenses in the bathroom carries a high risk of airborne contamination.

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Happy Beer Day!

The research teams at Rice University Houston, USA, are working to make beer that is capable of combating the disease of cancer. The team is using genetic engineering to produce resveratrol, a chemical substance capable of fighting the disease and is found in the usual red wine.
Previously, in June, researchers at the University of Wisconsin successfully produce resveratrol, which comes from the vineyards that produce the term French Paradox. This term appears; because most people like the French consume red wine have a high heart disease is lower.
Researchers in Wisconsin found, with a little resveratrol to mice, can prevent heart to be old and remain healthy. This means that the increasing power of his life.
"The idea originally was that the effect will be greater with the compound resveratrol in the wine from beer. The amounts of red wine that need to be drunk to get the same results only need half," he said.
He explains, the amount of resveratrol found in wine varies from bottle to bottle, depending on the conditions of grape that is used in addition to other variables. Researchers believe they can produce beer with concentration higher chemical substances to combat cancer.
Business at the University of Rice is an effort that uses latest technology to search for drugs against the major health problems such as cancer or heart disease.
In August, scientists at Stanford University announced they had found a way to use nano technology to eliminate cancer cells.(",)

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Fighting RSI

REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY (rsi) - sometimes referred to as work-related upper limb disorder - results from performing the same movement repeatedly throughout the day. Such repetition commonly occurs in the workplace, as when working on a computer for long hours. Symptoms include tingling and numbness in the fingers, aching in the hand, wrist, arms, or shoulder, aggravated by movement. Musicians are also susceptible to the condition.

AVOIDING RSI at the COMPUTER:
* Make sure your lower back is well supported by the chair and your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
* Position the screen at a right angle to the window or strongest light to avoid glare.
* Make sure your eyes are at the same height as the screen, which should be about 60 centimeters away from your eyes.
* Use soft but firm wrist support, so you don't need to flex your wrists upwards.
* Take regular five-minute breaks every hour and use the time to stretch.

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