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  2. Effects of long-term contact lens wear on the cornea - Wikipedia

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    However, endothelial polymegethism does not seem to return to normal levels even long after the cessation of contact lens wear. [2] Even after a six-month period in which contact lenses are not worn, polymegethism seems to remain. [3] Stromal thickness does not return to a normal level even after an entire month in which contact lens wear is ...

  3. Dry needling - Wikipedia

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    Dry needling can be divided into categories in terms of depth of penetration: deep and superficial dry needling. [4] Deep dry needling will inactivate myofascial triggers points by provoking a local twitch response (LTR), which is an involuntary spinal cord reflex in which the muscle fibers in the taut band of muscle contract.

  4. Medicare and dry needling: Is there coverage? - AOL

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    Medicare will only provide coverage for acupuncture, including dry needling, for chronic lower back pain. Any other condition will not be covered. Any other condition will not be covered. Not all ...

  5. Myofascial trigger point - Wikipedia

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    Dry needling and dry cupping have not shown evidence of efficacy greater than a placebo. There have not been enough in-depth studies to be conclusive about the latter treatment modalities, however. [25] Studies to date on the efficacy of dry needling for MTrPs and pain have been too small to be conclusive. [26]

  6. Hypodermic needle - Wikipedia

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    Alexander Wood's main contribution was the all-glass syringe in 1851, which allowed the user to estimate dosage based on the levels of liquid observed through the glass. [12] Wood used hypodermic needles and syringes primarily for the application of localized, subcutaneous injection (localized anesthesia) and therefore was not as interested in ...

  7. Eye injuries during general anaesthesia - Wikipedia

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    When eyes are untaped during general anaesthesia, the incidence of ocular injury has been reported to be as high as 44%. [1] [2] If tape is used to hold the eyes closed, ocular injury occurs during 0.1-0.5% of general anaesthetics, and is usually corneal in nature. [3] [4]

  8. The Bissell Crosswave Vacuum Is a Spring Cleaner's ... - AOL

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    Despite having a Tineco Go Pet vacuum that I absolutely *love* for its efficiency, lately my eyes have been on this highly rated Bissell Crosswave cordless wet/dry vacuum ($249; $170), which is ...

  9. Dry eye syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Dry eye syndrome can lead to blurred vision, instability of the tear film, increased risk of damage to the ocular surface such as scarring of the cornea, and changes in the eye including the neurosensory system. [2] [6] Dry eye occurs when either the eye does not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. [2]