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Eyeglasses (Spectacles) Summary

Description: A pair of ophthalmic lenses in a frame or mounting which is supported by the nose and ears. The purpose is to aid or improve vision. It does not include goggles or nonprescription sun glasses for which EYE PROTECTIVE DEVICES is available.

Also Known As: Spectacles; Glasses, Prescription Sun; Prescription Sun Glasses; Glasses; Sun Glasses, Prescription

Networked: 773 relevant articles (58 outcomes, 58 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Eyeglasses is Relevant

  1. Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) : 13 outcomes 10 studies in 58 results
  2. Refractive Errors (Refractive Error) : 8 outcomes 10 studies in 157 results
  3. Astigmatism : 6 outcomes 5 studies in 72 results
  4. Low Vision (Subnormal Vision) : 6 outcomes 3 studies in 36 results
  5. Myopia : 4 outcomes 12 studies in 118 results
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Drugs Related to Eyeglasses

  1. Miotics
  2. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)
  3. Muscarinic Antagonists
  4. Retinaldehyde (Retinal)
  5. Ophthalmic Solutions (Eye Drops)
  6. Cosmetics
  7. Atropine (Hyoscyamine)
  8. Plastics
  9. tranilast (N 5')
  10. polycarbonate
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Therapies Related to Eyeglasses

  1. Contact Lenses
  2. Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
  3. Lenses
  4. Refractive Surgical Procedures
  5. Hydrophilic Contact Lenses (Hydrophilic Contact Lens)
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