• Used to prevent or treat malaria infections caused by mosquito bites • Belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) • Main side effects are gastrointestinal upset, skin rash, headache and ocular toxicity • Toxic effects negatively impacts the cornea, ciliary body and retina • Early toxicity may be asymptomatic, […]
Every day, an estimated 2,000 workers in North America sustain eye injuries while at work. This figure translates to about $300 million lost each year to medical expenses, lost production time and worker compensation. Most workers do not consider eye protection a crucial component of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). According to safety experts, eye protection […]
Safety glasses are a special kind of glasses designed to provide extra protection to your eyes from flying objects. Safety glasses are different from ordinary glasses in their build and design. Safety glasses should have lenses that are CSA certified and meet the criteria for impact resistance. These lenses should be made from polycarbonate or […]
Eye dilation is a term that means opening your pupils with special drops. The eye drops make the pupils larger so the eye doctor can better view the internal structure at the back of your eye. It usually takes around 20 minutes for the drops to start working, but the effects are temporary and wear […]
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