AOA CLCS

American Optometric Association Contact Lens and Cornea Section // leadership, education, advice and guidance in contact lens, anterior seg, & refractive tech

[Optometry Times @OptometryTimes]

.@US_FDA just approved @CooperVision MiSight disposable contact lenses to slow the progression of #myopia in children. #contactlenses #optometry https://t.co/qZkc2pnsJS

[AOAConnect @AOAConnect]

Water and contacts don’t mix! Germs found in water can stick to contacts & infect your eyes. Learn more: #ContactLensHealthWeek #OnePairTakeCare
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[CDC @CDCgov]

It’s #ContactLensHealthWeek! Remember to remove your contact lenses before you go to sleep and only store them in fresh lens solution. https://t.co/qgVCotJbtU #OnePairTakeCare

[CDC @CDCgov]

New @CDCMMWR report: one third of contact lens wearers reported never hearing any lens care recommendations, while most eye care providers said they mention key recommendations to patients always or most of the time. Learn more: https://t.co/gxyAAR4tmK

[CDC @CDCgov]

Contact Lens Health Week is almost here. You only have one pair of eyes, so take care of them! Taking proper care of your contact lenses can help you see better and keep your eyes healthy. https://t.co/rDLPs3LSiL

[CDC @CDCgov]

Swimming is a fun way to enjoy your vacation. But keep your contact lenses out of the mix. Take lenses out before you swim to avoid getting germs in your eye that can lead to an infection. https://t.co/Rf4TRaTFJH #SpringBreak

[AOAConnect @AOAConnect]

Happy #SpringBreak2019! Keep your eyes safe during vacation by practicing these healthy contact lens habits: https://t.co/T6IJxKEI9T

[AOA CLCS @AOACLCS]

A must watch

[AOAConnect @AOAConnect]

Color contacts are a trend that can come at the price of your vision. Former AOA President David Cockrell, O.D., explains why: https://t.co/rc97h47NJv

[AOA CLCS @AOACLCS]

Another player in the game. https://t.co/sTqiIXCHPq

[AOAConnect @AOAConnect]

20 days until Halloween! Is your costume ready? Avoid eye infections by talking to your optometrist about decorative contact lenses.

[AOAConnect @AOAConnect]

"AOA will continue to apply pressure on the FTC until they abandon this ill-conceived contact lens proposal," says AOA President. Learn more: https://t.co/d2150dankJ

[AOA CLCS @AOACLCS]

Truly a legend. Rest In Peace Uncle Frank.

[Optometry Times @OptometryTimes]

Very sad to share the passing of Uncle Frank Fontana. Uncle Frank served the @AOACLCS for many years, he was optometry history, and he was uncle to us all. Rest in peace, Uncle Frank. You'll be missed.

[AOA CLCS @AOACLCS]

With Halloween approaching, it's a great time to remind everyone that @PBA_savingsight has declared October as Contact Lens Safety Awareness Month. https://t.co/cKHKfbW737

[AOA CLCS @AOACLCS]

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[AOA CLCS @AOACLCS]

Today marks the start of the CDC's annual Contact Lens Health Week. There are plenty of great resources available online. https://t.co/WTTVzLvjdb https://t.co/WTTVzLvjdb

[AOA CLCS @AOACLCS]

Flushing contact lenses down the toilet may be harmful to the environment. https://t.co/jXLslHgioV

[AOAConnect @AOAConnect]

#ContactLensHealthWeek means reminding your patients of these healthy habits to keep their eyes healthy: https://t.co/zSas7DVNiU

[TIME @TIME]

She lost her contact lens 28 years ago. It was stuck in her eyelid the whole time https://t.co/8toqSRMttx

[AOA CLCS @AOACLCS]

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[AOA CLCS @AOACLCS]

A great reminder to avoid those bad habits! https://t.co/UHxjaVRhqj