Contact Lenses: an Overview
Contact lenses are used for corrective (to correct refractive errors of eyes, improve vision etc.), therapeutic and cosmetic purpose. Previously there were only hard contact lenses available, but thanks to Czech chemists Otto Wichterle and Drahoslav Lim who invented present modern soft contact lenses. They also invented the gel that is used for the production of these soft contact lenses. Contact lens was first successfully fitted by Adolf Eugen Fick, a German physiologist, while working in Zurich in the year 1887. only hard contact lenses were available at first and they had many disadvantages like chances of injury to the eyes, painful, chances of infection etc.
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Causes & treatment for baldness or hair loss problem
What is Baldness?
The problem of baldness is so serious that many people fall deep into depression due to hair problems. They develop a kind of inferiority complex. Let us read about normal cycle of hair growth so that we can understand the need for treatment in a better way.
One hair generally lasts for two to six years. In one month, each hair records a growth of approximately one centimeter. During the hair cycle, some are in the process of growing while as some are in the resting phase. After few months, new hair growth starts in place of old hair that falls out. Even if you lose some hair everyday, it should be considered as a part of normal hair cycle process. However, if you experience excessive hair loss, then you should look out for remedial measures.
Causes of Baldness:
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