Introduction: Swimming while wearing contact lenses can increase the risk of eye infections due to exposure to waterborne pathogens and contaminants. Proper lens care before and after swimming is important for reducing the risk of eye infections and maintaining eye health. In this blog, we’ll discuss the potential risks of eye infections from contact lens use while swimming, along with essential lens care tips to minimize these risks. Eye Infections from Contact Lens Use Microbial Contamination: Contact lenses can trap bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms against the surface of the eye, leading to microbial contamination and infection. These…
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Introduction: Stargardt disease, a form of inherited macular dystrophy, casts a shadow over the lives of those affected by its progressive vision loss. This blog aims to illuminate the genetic inheritance patterns and effects of Stargardt disease, offering insight into the challenges faced by individuals and families grappling with this condition. Unraveling the Genetic Inheritance of Stargardt Disease: Autosomal Recessive Inheritance: Stargardt disease is primarily inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that affected individuals inherit two copies of a mutated gene, one from each parent, to develop the condition. In the case of Stargardt disease, mutations in…