WHY CONTACTS? The word is nearly as old as the mountains and a number of people still turn around and fire the ‘why’ thing at you. All you do is shrug your eyes spread wide in wonder if there could be such a question regarding something that has been around for what seems like eternity now. But then, a question…
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Contact Lens Eye Exam
Before you can get a pair of contact lenses, you’ll need to have your eyes examined and fitted by an optometrist and get your prescription. Normally, fittings for contact lenses will take longer than the standard eye exam. If you are looking to get fitted for contacts, you should let your optometrist know up front that you are interested in…
Having Fun With Colored Contact Lenses
Colored contact lenses are a great way to sharpen and enhance the look of your eyes. Unlike traditional contacts, colored lenses are a great way to show off your contacts, with colors that are completely fun. You can have a lot of fun with colored lenses – especially when you show them off to friends and family – who don’t…
Disposable Lenses Can Cause A Contact Lens Eye Infection
There have been many various eye infection issues with contact lenses in the recent years; sometimes it is blamed on specific products, but mostly it is lack of good hygiene. There are some major issues that specifically have to do with people who wear soft contact lenses. Those people are definitely at a heightened risk for a serious contact lens…
Contact Lenses Safety Tips
Rather than wearing glasses, many individuals opt for the use of contact lenses. Common problems associated with their use include irritation to the eyelid, the cornea and may even include tearing the film that covers the eye’s outer surface. The best way to lessen the likelihood of any of these conditions appearing is to avoid excessive wear of contact lenses,…
Are Contact Lenses Right For You
If you need vision correction and are wondering if contact lenses are a good alternative for you, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Think about your lifestyle. For example, do you participate in any sports? If you jog, do aerobics, or other jarring sports, you will likely find glasses cumbersome. They will have a tendency…
Novelty Contact Lenses Choosing The Right Colors
Novelty contact lenses are considered as eye accessories, which are available in different designs and colors. Novelty contact lenses were initially used during Halloween parties, but later on were used for many other occasions too. Nowadays it is available every-where and anyone above 18 years of age can purchase them. Novelty contact lenses can be bought from beauty salons, online…
What Is Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a degenerative non-inflammatory disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal, even curve. Keratoconus can cause substantial distortion of the vision, with multiple images, streaking and sensitivity to light all often reported by the patient. Though frequently thought of as a…
Getting Comfort With Your Contact Lenses
If you don’t take care of your contact lenses, they can do you more harm than good. Contact lenses are a very popular alternative to corrective vision, and they can really help your eyes if you take care of them. There are ways that you can get the most from your contacts, and ensure that they remain comfortable for as…
Proper Care And Cleaning Of Your Contact Lenses
Throughout recorded history, human eyes have been the subject of literature, music and painting. There is a good reason why human eyes have been frequently the subject of so many different types of art. In point of fact, there is a significant amount of truth to the belief that eyes are the windows to the soul. In short, we take…