22nd November 2009
Contact lens wearers have always focused on the selection and fitting of their contact lenses. However, with the exception of perhaps selecting a ‘nifty’ color, less attention is paid by many to the lens case in which their contacts will be stored. ...
03rd November 2009
Are you a contact lens wearer with a busy schedule? Then you surely must have experienced the occasional need to take a time out from your hectic day for a refreshing catnap. The only thing is, you probably didn’t think of removing your contacts—and ...
19th October 2009
If you are one of the increasing number of individuals being diagnosed with presbyopia and are overly concerned about it, don’t be.
You are not alone. Onset presbyopia (difficulty focusing up close) is occurring to more people as the segment of the...
08th October 2009
Presbyopia is the condition of having blurry near vision when trying to read or perform other close work, such as using the computer. Characterized by the wearing of half eyes, it has been stereotyped as something that happens to ‘old people’ and i...
07th October 2009
Have you considered LASIK surgery to correct your vision only to find out you are not a good candidate for the procedure? Does the whole idea of elective surgery on your eyes give you pause? Let’s look at the viable contact lens alternative.
Why co...
21st September 2009
When it comes to children wearing contact lenses, there are certain questions that arise. Among them: At what age can children begin wearing contacts safely? When do they become responsible enough to accept and handle the regimen necessary for maintain...
10th August 2009
There are almost 78 million baby boomers that are either currently experiencing vision difficulties in reading. Some are about to experience this very shortly. What is common to all is that they will come to know the world of presbyopia. This vision pheno...
16th July 2009
Presbyopia is a vision impairment that affects the ability to see objects close up. It develops in everyone as they age, though the exact age varies by person. As the Baby Boomer population ages, presbyopia is becoming more prevalent.
It is estimated ...
28th February 2009
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a vision defect that happens when one’s eyes are unable to focus the light from distant objects correctly onto the retina. Someone with myopia is able to clearly see objects that are close, but objects that are far away ar...
26th January 2009
Confidence is a key component to success in life – from landing a job, to garnering respect and admiration from peers, to falling in love. A person who exudes confidence is generally well regarded – it is much easier to like a person who likes him or ...
16th January 2009
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. It is estimated that more than 14 million Americans have some form of diabetes. Public health officials expect that by 2050, there will be more than 48 million diagnosed cases in th...
10th November 2008
Saving money is on everyone’s mind in these uncertain economic times. There are various areas where small changes can mean real savings -- carpooling to work, bringing a bagged lunch and a brewed cup of coffee from home as opposed to going out. But when...
21st October 2008
Ultraviolet rays are invisible light rays from the sun that carry more energy than visible light. This invisible radiation is also produced from tungsten lamps, welding arcs, and certain fluorescent lights. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can damage a personâ...
24th September 2008
Seasonal allergies affect about 20 percent of Americans. A significant portion of these people experience eye allergies, which can cause visual impairment and discomfort. Proper care, however, can limit or prevent the effects of eye allergies.
There are...
09th September 2008
Since the introduction of silicone hydrogel contact lenses in 1999, they have become the fastest growing new fit contact lens segment worldwide. Researchers predict that, by 2009, silicone hydrogels will make up more than two-thirds of contact lens sales...
