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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Contact lenses can be challenging to wear for people with irregular cornea shape, severe dryness, and some eye diseases. Many people turn to scleral lenses as a solution, as they are bigger than regular contact lenses, resting on the whites of your eyes and allowing them to be used for extended periods. They’re gas-permeable, allowing […]
Ortho-k lenses are worn overnight to gently reshape the eye and can be used to slow myopia’s progression in children. […]
Toric lenses are designed specifically to correct the irregular curvature of the cornea that results in astigmatism. They are custom-designed and fitted for your eyes and offer a range of options depending on your needs and lifestyle. […]
Dry eyes can be an uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition. It may surprise you that contact lenses can sometimes exacerbate this issue. However, newer technologies have emerged in the contact lens industry that can help to alleviate discomfort and dryness and correct vision at the same time. One such technology is daily contacts. Contact lenses […]
If you wear contact lenses, you may have wondered if they expire. If so, you’re not alone. Many people who use contacts for clear vision have asked themselves this same question. But, due to an overload of conflicting information, it can be challenging to get a straightforward answer. Yes, your contacts have an expiration date. […]
ptometrist can help you find the right contact lenses by taking precise eye measurements, considering the type of vision correction you need and your lifestyle. […]
There are several options of contact lenses available for those who also have dry eye syndrome. […]
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