One of the most demanding problems for a parent comes when their child is prescribed glasses. Ensuring that your child wears specs can be challenging, particularly during the school day when they’re likely to need the help their glasses will give. With that in mind, it’s a surprise that more parents are not encouraging their youngsters to try contact lens wear. The question … [Read more...]
Fast Facts About Toric Contacts for Astigmatism
Do You Need Toric Lenses? If you have a refractive error eye problem, then the results tend to be: • An inability for the eye to focus on a specific point. • Difficulty in obtaining a clear image of objects both near and far. • Difficulty in counting objects when they are aligned horizontally or vertically. What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a visually “directional” … [Read more...]
Review: Freshlook Colorblends Green
I'm excited to finally review Freshlook Colorblends Green. On my brown eyes, the color change is subtle, so if you want something more dramatic, this color isn't for you. If you're looking for vibrancy, I'd go with Colorblends Gemstone Green. Green vs. Gemstone Green Regular Green is for the natural look. A hazel inner ring blends nicely with naturally hazel eyes. Gemstone … [Read more...]
Where Have all the Prescription Color Contacts Gone?
Are you a colored contacts fan looking for something new? I have to say, the choice of FDA approved color contact lenses in the U.S. over the past year has sadly dwindled. Ciba Vision, manufacturer of the ever popular Freshlook line, last year discontinued a range of other, more specialized colored lenses, like Durasoft, Illusions, and Cibasoft. Freshlook Radiance … [Read more...]
Review: Acuvue 2 Colours Deep Blue
Acuvue 2 Colours is a longstanding brand of colored contacts and the only color line by Acuvue. There are seven opaque colors for dark/light eyes and three translucent colors for light eyes. Click here for the Acuve 2 Colors colorchart They were very easy to insert and I am delighted at how comfortable they are. This color is Deep Blue. Not as bright as Sapphire Blue, … [Read more...]