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

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    Long-term contact lens use can lead to alterations in corneal thickness, stromal thickness, curvature, corneal sensitivity, cell density, and epithelial oxygen uptake, etc. Other changes may include the formation of epithelial vacuoles and microcysts (containing cellular debris) as well as the emergence of polymegethism in the corneal endothelium.

  3. Yellow badge - Wikipedia

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    The yellow badge, also known as the yellow patch, the Jewish badge, or the yellow star ( German: Judenstern, lit. 'Jew's star' ), was an accessory that Jews were required to wear in certain non-Jewish societies throughout history. A Jew's ethno-religious identity, which would be denoted by the badge, would help to mark them as an outsider. [ 1]

  4. Badge of shame - Wikipedia

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    A medieval "Mask of Shame", or scold's bridle. A badge of shame, also a symbol of shame, a mark of shame or a stigma, [ 1] is typically a distinctive symbol required to be worn by a specific group or an individual for the purpose of public humiliation, ostracism or persecution . The term is also used metaphorically, especially in a pejorative ...

  5. Clerical clothing - Wikipedia

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    For non-liturgical events, they wear ordinary clothing or a clerical shirt and collar. For more formal occasions they may wear a black Lutherrock, a form of frock coat. In the U.S., Lutheran clergy are not mandated to wear specific clothing. Often a clerical color with a buttoned-down shirt (various colors) is worn with dress slacks or a skirt.

  6. Why Were Jeffrey Dahmer’s Eyes Yellow? Explaining His ... - AOL

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    Originally blue-eyed, Dahmer would often wear bright yellow contacts before going to scope out gay bars for men to attack. Gisela K., author of "The Milwaukee Monster," explained that Dahmer was ...

  7. Biological effects of high-energy visible light - Wikipedia

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    Blue light, a type of high-energy light, is part of the visible light spectrum. High-energy visible light (HEV light) is short-wave light in the violet/blue band from 400 to 450 nm in the visible spectrum, which has a number of purported negative biological effects, namely on circadian rhythm and retinal health (blue-light hazard), which can lead to age-related macular degeneration.

  8. Rash guard - Wikipedia

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    Rash guard. Surfing "long-sleeves" rashguard. A rash guard, also known as rash vest or rashie, is an athletic shirt made of spandex and nylon or polyester. The name rash guard reflects the fact that the shirt protects the wearer against rashes caused by abrasion, or by sunburn from extended exposure to the sun, as sun protective clothing .

  9. Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and ... - AOL

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    Pretty much everywhere in the U.S., the hottest part of the day is between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The body will gain heat from both the air temperature and solar radiation. The ground also heats up ...