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Protective eye wear
Protective eye wear is a device that creates a barrier in front of the eyes and is used by medical professionals and laboratory workers to prevent dangerous substances from entering their eyes.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 40-year old asked:
Doing home repairs myself now need protective eye wear?
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A 45-year old asked:
Whats uv protective eye wear?
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A 28-year old male asked:
I accidentally looked in the direction of a UVC bulb for a brief (emphasis on brief) moment, and I wasn't wearing protective eye wear other than my glasses should I be worried? What should I look out for and at what point do I seek medical attention?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is it safe to stare directly into the sun wearing uv protective eye wear?
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Do babies getting phototherapy use protective eye wear?
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A 31-year old asked:
What is the best protective eye wear whilst doing sports?
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A 51-year old female asked:
I was exposed to a Glaucoma Laser Treatment (LPI) done on my mom. I was in the room with her & did not have eye protective wear Are my eyes damaged?
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A female asked:
I woke up this morning with my left eye crusted shut. I started a zpac yesterday for my cold. Can I return to work if I wear protective glasses ?
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A 29-year old asked:
What kind of sunglasses must I wear to protect my eyes?
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A 43-year old asked:
Could you wear one contact in one eye or something like that?
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A 42-year old asked:
Should i wear contacts with eye freckle?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is it okay to put visine-a onto my eyes and then wear my contacts?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Would my eyes have inflammation on them if I didnt wear my glasses that were described for me?
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A 48-year old asked:
Scratched eye! when could i wear my contacts again?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is it okay to wear coloured contacts over an toric eye?
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A 30-year old asked:
Should it be okay to wear eye makeup while wearing colored eye contacts?
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A 41-year old asked:
When will my eye dilation wear off?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is it better to wear eye glasses all the time?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can i wear contacts/make up if I have pink eye?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can you wear some mascara with a stye in your eye?
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A 34-year old asked:
How long does it take for eye dilation to wear off?
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A 40-year old asked:
How long should I wait to wear contacts with pink eye?
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A 37-year old asked:
How long until eye dilation with cyclopentol wears off?
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A 47-year old asked:
Why do people who are blind in one eye wear eye patches?
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A 52-year old asked:
Is it okay to wear contacts if I take drops for eye pressure?
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A 24-year old asked:
Can I wear contacts if I have a corneal scar on one of my eyes?
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A 41-year old asked:
Eye pain goes away when I wear my contacts. Go back to glasses?
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A 38-year old asked:
Do I have to wear an eye patch after having a cataract removed?
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A 18-year old female asked:
If I have allergic pink eye, am I still okay to wear my contacts?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is it recommended to wear an eye patch to protect my scratched cornea?
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