If you wear contact lenses, using the latest technologies will optimize your vision. These technologies include silicone hydrogel materials, aspheric lenses, UV blocking, and of course toric lenses that correct astigmatism.
Many parents worry that their teenager may lack the necessary skills for contact lens wear. They worry about lost lenses, poor hygiene and other problems. Modern lens products have greatly reduced the necessity for these concerns. With a large supply of inexpensive disposable lenses and a simple one bottle cleaning system, most teens can thrive with contacts. There is nothing like the smile of a young person who has just been “released” from glasses. More...
The concept of lenses for continuous overnight wear, called extended wear, is not a new one. Over twenty years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved several lens products for use on an overnight basis for up to 30 days. More...
Patients who wear contact lenses face some new challenges as their near vision begins to weaken sometime in their mid forties. Previously, options for these patients included using reading glasses over their contact lenses, or correcting one eye for near (monovision). Both of these techniques involve some obvious compromises. More...
Contact lenses can cause damage to your eyes leaving a permanent decrease in your vision. These events are relatively rare and can be minimized by following the advice given below. More...
Many people swim in contact lenses, but is it a good thing to do?
Contact lenses are roughly 50 percent water, so whatever is in the water will tend to be in the contact lens when you get out of the pool. More...
Contact Lens Insertion and Removal Technique
There are many ways to put on and remove contact lenses over time I have come to the conclusion that this is one of the best ways to start. More...
Read the directions on your fancy no rub contact lens solution and step one says “Rinse your lenses for five seconds on a side.” More...
While contact lenses are a safe and effective means of correcting vision, there are some risks. A red eye is a stop sign to the contact lens wearer telling them to remove the lens and seek the assistance of their eye doctor. More...
