Do you have allergies and contact lenses? Once spring hits, it seems every week something new is in bloom. And consequently there's a new allergy of some kind to combat. For allergy sufferers, this yearly problem is no picnic. But, if you're a contact lens wearer to boot, you may be in for extra discomfort. Even if you wear contact lens regularly without problems, the allergy … [Read more...]
More Oxygen! Contact Lenses for Healthy Eyes
Over 38 million Americans wear contact lenses. If you wear glasses, the freedom and flexibility to ditch your glasses for good is compelling. But as promising as this sounds, many contact lens wearers lose their enthusiasm and stop wearing contact lenses because of discomfort and irritation. If your lenses do not fit properly, you can experience red, swollen, gritty or dry … [Read more...]
What’s in those Lenses Anyway? Reviewing Your Contact Lens Options
What your contact lenses are made of affects how they wear, including how long they last, your comfort, and their health impact. For many years contact lenses were made of glass. Today, fewer than 1% are, with the other 99% made from various types of plastic. The choices are predominantly some type of PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), polycarbonate or silicon hydroxy gel. Hard … [Read more...]
Dos and Don’ts of Contact Lens Care
If you are new to contacts or have developed bad habits in caring for your lenses you may find your eyes are often dry and irritated when wearing them. Properly caring for your lenses is important for protecting your vision and ensuring your contacts are comfortable to wear. See if you've been making these mistakes that could be ruining your contacts and possibly harming … [Read more...]
Can You Wear Color Contacts if You Have Perfect Vision?
If you’re one of the lucky ones with perfect “20/20” vision, you can still try colored contact lenses. Lenses without vision correction are called Plano. However, you still need a prescription from an eye care professional to get them. Why? Because, even though you may not need vision correction for near sightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, colored contacts from … [Read more...]