Courtesy of Ramstein Clinical Optometry
In recent months, the Ramstein Optometry Clinic has seen an upsurge of
contact lens-related eye infections. In most of these cases, patients
were wearing their lenses on an extended wear basis, for example,
sleeping in contact lenses, contrary to clinic recommendations for
daily wear of contact lenses. Contact lenses are among the safest forms
of vision correction, but only when patients follow the proper care and
wearing instructions provided by their eye doctor. When patients don
August 31, 2009 ×
by Senior Airman Amanda Dick
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
With the beginning of the school year right around the corner and flu
season starting in October, there is no better time than now to get
vaccinated.
August 28, 2009 ×
by Senior Master Sgt. Hollis Dawson
3rd Air Force
Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc assumed command of 3rd Air Force in a ceremony at
Ramstein Monday. Third AF is U.S. Air Forces in Europe
August 28, 2009 ×
by Maj. Chuck Unruh
U.S. Army Health Clinic Kaiserslautern
Health screening and tests save lives and are a crucial part of
preventive health care. These tests can help ensure that common,
serious diseases and conditions are detected and treated early.
August 28, 2009 ×
by Master Sgt. Eric Anderson
86th Dental Squadron
Proper equipment is a necessity when participating in sports. Playing
softball without a bat or soccer without a ball would be difficult.
August 28, 2009 ×
by Tech. Sgt. Michael Voss
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Space-available travel is one of the benefits of a military life. Each
year, servicemembers active and Reserve, retirees and dependents use it
as a viable option for commercial travel.
August 28, 2009 ×