醫(yī)學英語輕松學 第3期:隱形眼鏡

For millions of Americans, contact lenses are a popular alternative to glasses. If not properly worn and cared for, they can put wearers at risk for eye infections.

對于數(shù)百萬美國人來說，隱形眼鏡成為了受大眾歡迎的眼鏡替代品。如果佩戴不當，或是沒有經(jīng)過良好的保養(yǎng)，佩戴者將存在眼部感染的風險。

Almost all contact lens wearers reported unhealthy wear and care habits; up to one third experienced a red or painful eye that required a doctor’s visit.

幾乎所有的佩戴者都曾經(jīng)歷過不健康佩戴，或是不健康保養(yǎng)等問題;有三分之一的人群出現(xiàn)了眼部疼痛或是紅腫現(xiàn)象，這種情況需要向醫(yī)生進行咨詢。

Practice proper lens hygiene.

我們需要維護眼鏡的衛(wèi)生。

Keep lenses away from water, discard used disinfecting solution and replace it with fresh solution each day, and get a new case every three months.

遠離水，丟棄使用過的消毒護理液，每天使用全新的護理液，每三個月更換一次眼鏡盒。

If you wear contacts and experience red or irritated eyes, call your eye doctor as soon as possible.

如果佩戴者感到眼睛有刺激感，并產(chǎn)生紅腫現(xiàn)象，請盡快咨詢眼科醫(yī)生。

1.contact lenses 隱形眼鏡

例句：Her contact lenses turned her eyes green.

隱形眼鏡把她的眼睛變成了綠色。

2.care for 養(yǎng)護

例句：That ancient temple looked well cared for.

那座古廟看來保存得很好。

3.replace with 用…代替

例句：Replace with the new thermostat and secure with the two mounting screws.

用新的溫控器進行更換,用兩個安裝螺絲加以緊固.

4.as soon as possible 盡早

例句：It is wise to seek help and counsel as soon as possible.

盡快尋求幫助和建議乃明智之舉。