The Problem In 2014, the popular brand of color contact lenses for astigmatism, FreshLook Color Toric/FreshLook ColorBlends Toric was discontinued by Alcon due to low demand. This left the North American market with very little options for people who need … Read More
Product: Air Optix Colors Type: Monthly, Spherical (not for astigmatism) Available in: 6-pack Cost: $84/box Adding color to contact lenses has always come at a bit of cost for contact lens wearers. Though it certainly makes you look great, color contact lenses … Read More
When I was 23, I had already been wearing contact lenses for 8 years. At the time, I wasn’t getting regular eye exams, I would just re-purchase my contact lenses whenever I ran out. One day, I had to visit … Read More
Product: Acuvue Oasys 1-Day by Johnson & Johnson Type: Daily, Spherical (not for astigmatism) Available in: 90-pack Cost: $88.50/box Johnson & Johnson has finally released (in the USA and Canada so far) its much anticipated Acuvue Oasys 1-Day lens. Johnson … Read More
Bausch + Lomb has annoucned that they will be launching ULTRA for Presbyopia in 2016. This is exciting news for multifocal contact lens wearers, as many of them struggle to find a brand that offers both good vision in the … Read More
Name: MyDay Manufacturer: CooperVision Type: Daily, Spherical (not for astigmatism) Available in: 90-packs Cost: $85/box MyDay is the newest lens developed by CooperVision and it was designed to be a lens that bridges the gap between comfort and and breath-ability. … Read More
In this article, I will explain the easiest way to put contact lenses in and provide some helpful tips that will simplify the whole process for you. I am not a doctor. The information provided on this page is for … Read More
When you purchase glasses online, you will inevitably need to produce your PD numbers. These numbers are not necessarily part of your prescription for glasses and often times, they are not even measured during your eye exam. So what do … Read More
Why do some contact lens brands contain the word ‘toric’? What is the difference between these contact lenses and ones that don’t have the word ‘toric’ in them? It has to do with something called ‘astigmatism’. If you’re not familiar … Read More
Intro Webiste: 39dollarglasses.com In this article, I want to let you guys know about a new online contact lens retailer called 39dollarglasses.com. This site itself is not new, but they just recently started selling contact lenses. 39dollarglasses.com has been around … Read More
As the demand for digital device usage steadily increases in our daily lives, dry eyes are becoming an ever-increasing problem. Staring at monitors and screens causes our eyes to blink far less frequently, which causes our eyes to dry out … Read More
Contact lenses allow millions of people the convenience of clear vision without the hassles of wearing glasses. However, achieving clear vision with contact lenses is not quite as simple as with glasses. There are several reasons why one might experience … Read More
In this article I will talk about why polarized sunglasses are superior to regular sunglasses and how they can enhance the way you see the world. One of the great many benefits of wearing contact lenses is that it allows … Read More
One of the major pains of the last few years has been the lack of any colored prescription contact lenses for people who have astigmatism. When FreshLook Colorblends Toric was discontinued by Alcon, it created a big hole in the … Read More
If you’re new to contact lenses or considering changing to a different brand of contact lenses, I have created this info-graphic for you to easily navigate through all the latest brands and find the one that best suits your needs. … Read More
Ever since I launched Contacts Advice, I have been visiting contact lens websites a lot. Every week when I do the price checks for the my Lowest Prices page, I comb through each site and look up a lot of … Read More
In this article I will recount my experience the first time I tried on the new Bausch and Lomb ULTRA contact lens. I am no longer a regular contact lens wearer, so before I begin I want to start with … Read More
Product: ULTRA Manufacturer: Bausch + Lomb Type: Monthly, Spherical (not for astigmatism) Available in: 6-pack The new Bausch and Lomb ULTRA contacts are really shaking up the contact lens market. It has been a while since a new release has gained … Read More
As many of you know, I work in the eye care industry. I am a certified para-optometric assistant and t I spend most of my days doing contact lens fittings, teachings, etc. Every time a new contact lens brand hits … Read More
I am not a doctor and this article is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You are not receiving a diagnosis or being prescribed treatment on this page. Please read Contacts Advice Terms of Use before continuing. An article … Read More
How To Read Glasses Prescription If you’ve been given a prescription for glasses, you may be a little confused about what all the numbers mean. You can have up to 10 numbers written on your glasses prescription, as well as … Read More
