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A smiling adult holds up the case of their new contact lenses.

Contact Lenses • June 9, 2025

Contact Lens Fitting: Why It’s Essential for First-Time Wearer

Many people make the switch from glasses to contacts for the convenience and aesthetics of not wearing glasses. But before you pop in that first pair of lenses, there's 1 crucial step you can’t skip: a professional contact lens fitting. A contact lens fitting isn't just about picking a lens that fits your eye, although…

A middle-aged adult putting their bifocal contact lens in their eye.

Contact Lenses, Presbyopia • May 22, 2025

Can You Get Bifocal Contact Lenses?

If you've been relying on reading glasses for years or juggling multiple pairs of spectacles, you might wonder if there's a more convenient solution. For many people, the answer is to get bifocal contact lenses. These specialized lenses cater to people who struggle with near and distant vision, known as presbyopia. Contact lenses aren't right…

Person experiencing eye strain and blurry vision caused by allergies while working on a laptop.

Contact Lenses, Digital Eye Strain, Eye Health • January 23, 2025

Can Allergies Cause Blurry Vision?

When thinking about allergies, your first thought might be of sneezing or having trouble breathing. However, allergies come with many triggers and symptoms. Allergies that affect your vision are usually called allergic conjunctivitis and can result in itchiness, dry eyes, and blurry vision. It can be challenging to tell what’s causing your symptoms, especially if…

A close-up image of a person taking a scleral contact lens out of a white case.

Contact Lenses, Eye Exams • January 23, 2025

Scleral Lens Fitting: What to Expect

Contact lenses are a wonderful alternative to traditional eyewear. They’re comfortable and convenient, even if they do require a little extra maintenance. And if you have sensitive eyes, you can try specialty contacts like scleral lenses! But what should you expect when you’re thinking about trying scleral lenses? First, your optometrist will work through a…

Contact Lenses • December 17, 2024

How to Tell if a Contact Lens is Still in Your Eye?

If you use contact lenses, you may have felt the uncomfortable sensation of a lens feeling as though it’s stuck in your eye. This can be distressing, particularly if you're unsure of how to remove the lens safely. It might be reassuring to know that experience is more common than you might realize. Fortunately, a…

Contact Lenses, Eye Exams, Eye Health • December 3, 2024

Do I Need a Contacts Eye Exam Every Year?

Maintaining clear and comfortable vision is essential for navigating daily life, and for many, contact lenses provide the perfect balance of convenience and comfort. They’re discreet, hassle-free, and offer the perfect alternative to glasses. Annual contact lens exams help keep your prescription updated and make any necessary adjustments to your lenses to maintain optimal vision.…

Contact Lenses, Eye Diseases • November 26, 2024

Stages of Keratoconus

Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea becomes thinner and is pushed into a cone-shape, rather than the dome shape that it’s supposed to have. Left untreated, keratoconus can cause blurry vision, light sensitivity, and permanent cornea damage. Keratoconus is a progressive disease, meaning the symptoms start small but gradually worsen with time. There…

A close-up image of a woman with a scleral contact lens on the tip of her finger.

Contact Lenses, Eye Diseases • September 16, 2024

Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus: How Do They Work?

Keratoconus, an eye condition that affects the shape of your cornea, is a progressive problem. This condition is well-recognized for causing blurry vision, distortion, and more. Fortunately, treatment can easily be found with the help of an experienced optometrist. One popular answer to keratoconus is scleral lenses. These specialty contact lenses arch over the cornea…

Woman with questionable expression looks at contact lenses she holds in one hand and has glasses in other hand.

Contact Lenses, Glasses • September 16, 2024

Are Contact Lens & Glasses Prescriptions the Same?

It’s a common misconception that prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses are the same. While they may appear similar at first glance, there are several important differences that can significantly impact vision correction. For instance, contact lens prescriptions account for the curvature of the cornea and the distance between the lens and the eye, which…

A woman holds out a contact lens on her index finger

Contact Lenses, Dry Eye • August 19, 2024

What are the Best Contacts for Dry Eye?

Assessing if your eyes are healthier enough to wear contact lenses is a part of every contact lens exam. Yet, experiencing slight dryness or developing dryness later shouldn't prevent you from making your contacts work. Dry eye therapy can help you get your symptoms under control and protect your eye health. Then, you can feel…