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
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
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
Multifocal contact lenses are for people who have developed difficult seeing up close with their regular glasses and contact lenses, and now require reading glasses, or bifocals in order restore clear reading vision. These people have developed the eye condition … Read More
According to a Review of Optometry study, the number 1 reason why people drop out of contact lens wear is that of discomfort/dryness. There are many ways to ensure this doesn’t happen to you, including choosing the right brand of contact … Read More
If you wear contact lenses, you may have noticed that the numbers on your contact lens prescription are not the same as the numbers on your prescription for glasses. No, this is not a mistake.There is a perfectly good reason … Read More
Prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses are written using certain conventions. Depending on the prescribing doctor’s training and preferences, a prescription may be written in ‘negative cylinder‘ format (the most common format), or in ‘positive cylinder‘ format. Any prescription can … Read More
Bausch and Lomb contacts make up a large proportion of the contact lens market. Whether you’ve tried Bausch and Lomb contacts in the past, or you’re new to them, they are definitely worth talking to your eye doctor about for your … Read More
One of the many advantages of wearing contact lenses is, not only can they help you see, but you can also use them to change your eye color! Some cosmetic contact lenses are not available in prescriptions, they only serve … Read More
When patients are considering starting in contact lenses, they often wonder ‘How much are contacts’? At face value this seems like a simple enough question, right? But in fact this question usually triggers a rather lengthy discussion between your and your … Read More
It is becoming increasingly common for people to spend longer and longer hours in staring at the computer. This is not only because of the addicting nature of social media, videos games, YouTube, etc. Nowadays more and more jobs require … Read More
Monthly contact lenses often give rise to a very good question. That questions comes in many forms, but basically, a lot of people aren’t sure if monthly contact lenses are only good for 30 days, or if they are good … Read More
When discussing soft contact lenses, permanent lenses (if they still/ever existed) are a thing of the past and are not better than temporary lenses in any way. I am not a doctor. The information provided on this page is for … Read More
Many new contact lens wearers, and even some experienced ones, have difficulty knowing how to tell if contact lenses are inside out. It is important to know how to do this because an inverted contact lens that goes onto the eye will … Read More
There are many myths surrounding the use of contact lenses. Most are unfounded but nonetheless, they can get into people’s heads and prevent them from wanting to try contact lenses. One of these myths, which many parents use to tell … Read More
Since I get this question a lot, in this post I will provide some advice on how long you should be wearing your contact lenses. The answer to this question of course depends on a lot of things, but assuming … Read More
If you wear contact lenses you may wonder if it is OK to wear them while showering. There are a few reasons why it is generally not recommended. In this article I will discuss the reasons why you shouldn’t shower … Read More
When it comes to cleaning your contact lenses, there are more options than your typical ‘rub & rinse’ cleaning solution (also know as multi-purpose solutions or MPS) such as Opti-Free, ReNu, Complete, Biotrue, etc. Some lesser known options are the … Read More
If you’re a parent who’s child is interested in contact lenses, or you’re interested in contact lenses for your child, you may be wondering: ‘At what age can you start wearing contact lenses?’. The answer is that there is no … Read More