Biomedical subjects

H A Shnider

Publications and source records attributed to H A Shnider.

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PubMed1978

The allergy--part 1.

The available statistics indicate that many Americans have problems with varying degrees of allergies. What is an allergy? How does it work? What can be done? This article attempts to trace the literature history to the current thinking on the subject. From an optometric viewpoint, experience would suggest that a higher percentage of contact lens patients have allergies than the general population. The innocent contact lens is often held accountable for symptoms that have their etiology in diametrically opposed areas.

Contact Lenses↗

PubMed1978

The eye--part 2.

Although it is remarkabel how well the sturdy eye is protected against hostile forces, it is still vulnerable. It is precisely because of the specialized nature and complex origin of the eye's structure that it is so vulnerable to a variety of allergic manifestations. Allergy has come to be accepted as a major etiology factor in ocular pathology.

Allergens↗

PubMed1978

The contact lens--part 3.

The patient adapting to contacts, the overwearing syndrome, the lens surface and edges, the foreign body, the traumatized eye, the ocular/lid infection, and the allergy can all exhibit many similar symptoms. The innocent contact lens is often held accountable for problems that have their etiology in diametrically opposed areas.

Contact Lenses↗