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SACRAMENTO – California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith has warned consumers about the risks associated with wearing decorative contact lenses.
“Advertised as color, cosmetic, fashion and theatrical contact lenses, decorative contact lenses are especially popular around Halloween,” said Dr. Smith. “Wearing any kind of contact lens, including decorative lenses, without proper consultation of an eye care professional can cause serious injury.”
The sale of contact lenses without a prescription is illegal. The right to dispense, sell or furnish contact lenses is limited exclusively to licensed physicians and surgeons, licensed optometrists, and registered dispensing opticians.
Decorative contact lenses are intended to temporarily change the appearance of the eye, but do not correct vision. “The risks include infection, ulcers, decreased vision, cuts or scratches to the surface of the eye, itchiness or redness. If these conditions are left untreated, the injuries can progress rapidly. In severe cases, blindness and eye loss can occur,” said Dr. Smith.
Decorative contact lenses are typically sold at beauty supply and novelty stores.
Consumers who have experienced any injury or illness with decorative contact lenses should contact their health care provider.
Consumers can report the illegal sale of decorative contact lenses without a prescription to CDPH’s Food and Drug Branch Hotline at 800-495-3232 to initiate an investigation.
For more information on healthy contact lens wear and care, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site.
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- Written by: California Department of Public Health
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Nearly half of Americans are at risk for heart disease, including heart attack, heart failure or arrhythmia according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Heart disease accounts for one in every four deaths, and is the leading cause of death for both men and women.
Establishing care with a cardiologist, or heart doctor, is essential to managing heart conditions and preventing cardiac problems.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital is hosting a free public cardiology seminar with board-certified cardiologists Drs. Minotti and Diets on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Hospital Conference Room at 5176 Hill Road East in Lakeport.
Interested participants can register by calling 707-262-5121.
The seminar will include light refreshments, a brief presentation on common heart conditions and preventative measures, and an open forum for the doctors to answer attendee questions.
While some heart conditions are hereditary, the risk of many cardiac diseases can be greatly reduced through lifestyle habits such as healthy eating and regular exercise.
Not smoking and not excessively drinking alcohol also reduce the risk of heart disease; contributing factors to heart disease also include high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Other elements of cardiac risk include age and ethnicity; knowing your risk factors and working with your health care team to manage risks can help treat or prevent common heart problems.
For more information on cardiology services, visit www.sutterhealth.org/lakeside.
Heart disease accounts for one in every four deaths, and is the leading cause of death for both men and women.
Establishing care with a cardiologist, or heart doctor, is essential to managing heart conditions and preventing cardiac problems.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital is hosting a free public cardiology seminar with board-certified cardiologists Drs. Minotti and Diets on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Hospital Conference Room at 5176 Hill Road East in Lakeport.
Interested participants can register by calling 707-262-5121.
The seminar will include light refreshments, a brief presentation on common heart conditions and preventative measures, and an open forum for the doctors to answer attendee questions.
While some heart conditions are hereditary, the risk of many cardiac diseases can be greatly reduced through lifestyle habits such as healthy eating and regular exercise.
Not smoking and not excessively drinking alcohol also reduce the risk of heart disease; contributing factors to heart disease also include high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Other elements of cardiac risk include age and ethnicity; knowing your risk factors and working with your health care team to manage risks can help treat or prevent common heart problems.
For more information on cardiology services, visit www.sutterhealth.org/lakeside.
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- Written by: Sutter Lakeside Hospital
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