Unlike standard contacts worn throughout the day, ortho-k (or orthokeratology) lenses are worn at night. These put gentle pressure on the edge of your cornea and slowly adjust its shape. When removed in the morning, your vision will be clear throughout the day! […]
When switching from glasses to contact lenses, many people assume that glasses prescriptions are the same as contact lens prescriptions. After all, they’re going onto the same eyes, right? However, glasses and contact lens prescriptions aren’t the same. Glasses and contact lenses have to be prescribed differently because of how one sits on your face […]
Coloured contacts are a fun option to try, and they can be used safely when you take care of them and follow your optometrist’s directions. […]
Daily disposable lenses are particularly popular because of their convenience and hygienic qualities. But daily contacts aren’t designed to be worn for more than one day. […]
Contact lenses do have an expiration date. […]
When your eyes are dry, irritated, or watery, the sensation pulls focus. Wearing your contact lenses might feel rough as you fight the urge to close or rub your eyes. Dry eye is a common problem for contact lens wearers, and the condition can limit your choices—from the types of lenses to how long you […]
Whether you’re looking for the best contact lenses for sports or a pair that helps you reach your vision goals with minimal discomfort, the first step is a contact lens fitting exam. With this particular exam and fitting, the eye doctor can ensure you get the best contact lenses for your lifestyle. This article explores […]
Vision problems that leave you seeing floaters or flashes of light may indicate posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). PVD is an eye problem that results from natural changes that occur in the eye. PVD is prevalent in 24% of patients aged 50–59 years and 87% in patients aged 80–89. If you experience these changes and wear […]
What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Sports? Best Contact Lenses for Better Sight in Sports Imagine you’re lining up your shot seconds before the buzzer when suddenly—your contact lens slips, interfering with your aim. Or maybe your contacts are causing dry eye, leading to frequent blinding, rubbing, and eye irritation. As a result, you […]
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