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A person adjusts their swim goggles before swimming in a pool.

Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Health • April 14, 2025

Can You Swim with Contact Lenses?

If you wear contact lenses, you might have wondered whether it’s okay to swim while wearing them. The short answer is no, it’s not recommended to swim with contact lenses. Although swimming with contacts might seem like a convenient way to keep your vision clear, it can actually put your eyes at risk. The Risks…

A close-up image of an adult carefully putting an ortho-k contact lens into their left eye.

Contact Lenses • December 18, 2024

What Are Ortho-K Lenses?

Waking up with clear vision might seem like a dream, but ortho-k lenses make it a reality. Whether you're looking for an answer for yourself or your child, these lenses offer an innovative way to address myopia for children and adults alike. But what are ortho-k lenses? Unlike standard contacts worn throughout the day, ortho-k…

An optometrist holds their hands out to the camera, with a pair of glasses in one hand and a contact lens case in the other.

Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Health • September 16, 2024

Are Glasses & Contact Lens Prescriptions The Same?

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…

A pair of coloured contact lenses on a mirror.

Contact Lenses • March 8, 2024

Are Coloured Contacts Safe?

When it comes to altering our appearance, whether for a special event or just for fun, many options are available, from temporary hair dye to snap-on veneers. However, one popular option that has been gaining traction over the years is coloured contacts. These lenses offer a quick and easy way to switch up your eye…

A close-up of a woman inserting a contact lens

Contact Lenses, Eye Health • November 6, 2023

Can You Wear Daily Contacts for More than a Day?

An alternative to eyeglasses can be a game-changer for those with vision problems. Contact lenses provide clear and comfortable vision with added benefits. They come in various types, correcting various vision problems, with 3 common options: disposable, extended-wear, or rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses. Daily disposable lenses are particularly popular because of their convenience and hygienic…

Contact Lenses, Eye Care • August 9, 2023

Do Contact Lenses Expire?

Contact lenses can be a great solution for patients who don’t want to wear glasses every day. They’re easy to wear after you get used to them, provide clear, comfortable vision, and almost anyone can use them. If you wear contact lenses, though, you may have wondered how long you can keep them. Can you…

A close-up o a soft contact lens held at the tip of two human fingers. In more mild cases of dry eye, soft contact lenses are sometimes suitable

Contact Lenses, Dry Eyes • January 24, 2023

Contacts for Dry Eyes: What are the Options?

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…

A male optometrist speaks to a female patient about wearing contact lenses while handing her a case

Contact Lenses • November 17, 2022

What Happens at a Contact Lens Fitting?

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…

A pair of contact lenses sitting next to a contact lens case and someone pouring contact lens solution in the case

Contact Lenses • July 15, 2022

Can I Wear Contact Lenses with PVD?

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…

A dad and his young daughter play with a soccer ball in a green field with trees behind them.

Contact Lenses, Sports Vision • May 2, 2022

What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Sports?

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…