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29th September 2009
There is much more to consider when purchasing a pair of contact lens than whether they are lightweight, and painless. People carefully review all of the features offered by contact lens manufacturers. Any contact lens manufacturer might produce several p... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
People must consider how they will handle their contact lens when they get them home. There are contact lens care systems available that are available that are designed to work well with not only your eyes, but your lenses and lifestyle too. There are di... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
When people want to know all about contact lenses, they will do quite a bit of research on the subject, and then they feel they are better prepared to discuss it with their eye professional. To know all about contact lenses, people must consider create a ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Pre-Surgery Requirements
Patients wearing soft contact lenses typically are instructed to stop wearing them approximately 7 to 10 days before surgery. Some surgeons recommend that patients wearing hard contact lenses should stop wearing them for a minim... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Contact lenses are practically a new concept for most people. A lot of people still prefer to wear glasses in order to correct their own visual problems. But sometimes, using eyeglasses present some disadvantages that need to be addressed. If a person is ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th September 2009
A Contact Lens is a cosmetic lens used commonly as a corrective lens placed on the cornea of the eye. Czech chemist Otto Wichterle and Drahoslay were the inventor of modern soft contact lenses and the gel used for their production. Contact lenses are basi... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson07th September 2009
If you are thinking of switching over to contact lenses from eyeglasses you've already been using or have just been prescribed treatment lenses for the first time, there are lots of different things to take into consideration about acquiring contact lense... Read >
Author: Melvin Greene06th September 2009
Whether one are thinking of trying to use contact lenses from eyeglasses one has already been wearing or have just been prescribed treatment lenses for the first time, there are many different matters to take into consideration about acquiring contact len... Read >
Author: Owen Wells18th August 2009
If you have always wanted to change your eye color, color contact lenses can provide baby blues, gorgeous greens, heavenly hazels -- even numerous patterns and designs. Contact lens sales are regulated by the FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) and the ... Read >
Author: Harold Jacob13th August 2009
Many people are switching to the freedom and convenience of contact lenses. If you're thinking of switching from glasses to contact lenses, here are often several questions to ask:
Question: Why would I want to switch from glasses to contact lenses?
... Read >
Author: Damien Fowler17th April 2009
LASIK, an acronym for Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a form of refractive laser eye surgery procedure performed by ophthalmologists intended for correcting vision. The procedure is usually a preferred alternative to photorefractive keratectomy,... Read >
Author: suegold31st March 2009
People make the choice to wear contact lenses rather than eyeglasses for a variety of reasons. For some, vanity is the guiding influence, while others don't care for the weight of the glasses as they rest on the face. Still others prefer to use eye care p... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith11th March 2009
Recent research conducted on behalf of Bausch and Lomb shows a large percentage of people with astigmatism do not believe they can wear contact lenses. Technological advancements in the contact lens industry has made it possible for all kinds of different... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th March 2009
We can farewell to our old bookish eyeglasses and wear stylish contact lenses to enhance our appearance. Many people have wrong idea that it is a difficult task to wear contact lenses and also they are not much successful as the glasses. Contact lenses ... Read >
Author: Zarqoo Zaimoo24th February 2009
Hard, or rigid contacts are comprised of material that is known as PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate). This material is very rigid, and doesn't contain near as much water as soft contacts. With that in mind, taking care of and cleaning hard lenses is very diff... Read >
Author: Juliet Sadler20th February 2009
Disposable monthly contact lenses are pretty much the norm today. But why is that? Perhaps it's the convenience offered by disposable contact lenses, or maybe it is simply a safer way to wear contacts, and to protect your eyes. This is not to suggest that... Read >
Author: Charlie Cory02nd October 2008
Reasons for choosing contact lenses
Each wearer has a different reason for using contact lenses. However, in our experience the major reasons why our customers want the option of contact lenses in addition to glasses are:
Convenience: for example daily ... Read >
Author: JCooke30th September 2008
Myth 1: Wearing contact lenses might be painful
Soft contact lenses are designed with the comfort of the wearer comfort as the primary concern. Many seasoned contact lens wearers forget that they are even wearing contact lenses when they are in their eye... Read >
Author: JCooke05th September 2008
Although there are many different contact lenses designs, there are basically two types.
HARD GAS PERMEABLE LENSES are made from plastic and are curved to match the cornea. They cover the central part of the cornea and are held in place by the surfac... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd September 2008
While in the past many people stopped wearing contact lenses because they found them to be too uncomfortable, times have definitely changed. Advancements in the eye care and contact lens manufacturing industries have led to significant changes in the mat... Read >
Author: Steven Myros20th August 2008
Although contact lenses have been around for more than 100 years, modern contact lenses made of plastic rather than glass, were introduced in 1948. Contact lenses are worn directly on the cornea of the eye and, if properly fitted, can provide nearly natur... Read >
Author: Chelsea Francis21st July 2008
With the advancement of technology, this defect can be removed completely from the eyes and can live to fulfill the desire. Technology is LASIK or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. LASIK is performed by LASIK eye surgeon to eliminate the defects of v... Read >
Author: Wakin25th May 2008
We all have problems dealing with loss of vision and when we hear big words like “Keratoconus” we definitely struggle with questions. Looking for a way to get rid of it. We often struggle with questions like “What happens now?” “How will this e... Read >
Author: Dr. Brian Boxer-Wachler12th May 2008
As most of us know, contact lenses are the best alternative to glasses. They are small, plastic shaped discs that are made to correct eyesight problems like nearsightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness, and other problems. Contact lenses are also used by ... Read >
Author: zakaria28th March 2008
During this procedure, an intense beam of light energy (laser) is directed at the area you want treated. The laser beam destroys the outer layer of skin (epidermis). At the same time the laser heats the underlying skin (dermis), which stimulates the growt... Read >
Author: peterhutch26th February 2008
Soft contact lenses have been released in many different formats since they were first developed in the 1960s.
Soft contact lenses were originally designed to be worn for 12 to 18 months and removed nightly. These contact lenses are now called �conve... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th February 2008
Contact lenses may be grouped into two main types; hard gas permeable contact lenses, and soft hydrogel contact lenses.
Leonardo da Vinci is frequently credited with introducing the general principle of hard contact lens. He described a method of dir... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st April 2007
With the arrival of extended wear contact lenses on the market, contact lenses that advertise the safety of being worn for thirty days in a row and allowing you to sleep in them, the question arises often on whether it is really safe to do this or not. Th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st February 2007
Soft contact lenses: first introduced over 20 years ago, are made from flexible, water-absorbent plastics. These contacts are anywhere from 30 to 80 percent water. Some soft lenses are designed to be thrown away daily, weekly, or every other week dependi... Read >
Author: Dhavid Cooper10th January 2007
Because contact lenses have become easy to acquire, and even more easy to take care of, sometimes it becomes overlooked that the contact lenses are still something prescribed by a medical practitioner. This causes the lenses to be not properly cared for, ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th November 2006
What are gas permeable contact lenses?
Gas permeable contacts are made of a firm, durable plastic that transmits oxygen. They offer excellent eye health: because they don't contain water, they resist deposits and are less likely than soft contacts to h... Read >
Author: ahmed fouad15th November 2006
Thanks to the Italian inventor, artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci who described and sketched the first ideas for contact lenses in 1508!
But it was more than 300 years later before contact lenses were actually fabricated and worn on the eyeball. ... Read >
Author: Peter Msn12th October 2006
If you are one of millions of people who suffer form some kind of vision problem, you are probably already using some kind of vision correction aid - such as glasses or contact lenses.
You also probably head of the Lasik eye surgery. Lasik is actually ... Read >
Author: Ron Hel-Or27th September 2006
Firstly it was the need of contact lens. Secondly the need gave way to fashion. Thirdly fashion gave way to craze. Now amazing things are happening in the world of contact lens. You matched in everything, from tip to toe and in between you had forgotten t... Read >
Author: Kanishk manchanda01st September 2006
FreshLook contact lenses are soft color contact lenses that come in an array of colors. Manufactured by Wesley Jessen, FreshLook contact lenses offer you a vast range of colors and blends. If you do not need prescriptive lenses, you can comfortably wear t... Read >
Author: ahmed fouad31st August 2006
Most occupations today involve the use of computers. It is estimated that over 143 million Americans use computers each day, and of these around 88% suffer from computer related discomforts. It is also estimated that over 54 million children use computers... Read >
Author: Michael Wright31st August 2006
Contact lenses have been a boon for people with vision disabilities. They became popular in the United States in the early 1970s, and since then, have caught the fancy of people worldwide. Today, there are prescription contact lenses, as well as contact l... Read >
Author: Michael Wright29th August 2006
The main product lines from Johnson & Johnson's contact lenses are Acuvue lenses. Today, people try to avoid using glasses for their vision disabilities, and are keener to go for contact lenses. The reasons for not using glasses vary from the habit of gla... Read >
Author: Michael Wright29th August 2006
CIBA Vision brings new hope to the people with vision problems. A worldwide leader in the manufacture of contact lenses, CIBA Vision has a whole gamut of contact lenses, from prescription to non-prescription contacts, from permanent to disposable contact ... Read >
Author: Michael Wright27th July 2006
It was always considered that contact lenses and color contact lenses were newer technologies. Not at all. It was first described and sketched by Leonardo Da Vinci, way back in 1508! However, Joseph Dallos developed the technology in its current form, a H... Read >
Author: Michael Wright24th July 2006
Some wearers of contact lenses may be tempted to save money by taking hygienic shortcuts when it comes to keeping their contacts clean. Instead of buying cleansing solution for their lenses, they may decide to rinse them with plain water or even attempt t... Read >
Author: Daryl Glenn17th May 2006
They correct vision with no distortion, but they are the least comfortable type of contact lens. In other cases, your doctor may recommend using reading glasses in combination with contact lenses that correct for distance vision. For those who are short... Read >
Author: suwat Muenpan09th March 2006
Contact lenses are optical accessories which rest directly on the cornea (the transparent, dome-shaped window covering the front of the eye.). Their task is to provide a better and natural vision than present-day spectacles.
Distortion caused by side ... Read >
Author: Alex Fir09th January 2006
Contact lenses that you can put in and wear continuously for many days are the dream of many contact lens wearers. No fuss about cleaning, storing , inserting or removing them -sounds convenient, doesn't it? But is it safe? Find out if extended wear conta... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner30th December 2005
Do you want to switch to contact lenses from glasses, but you're not sure if contact lenses are safe or if caring for them is too much of a hassle? Or do you wear contacts already and want to make sure that you do the best for your eye health?
Taking p... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner20th December 2005
If you work in an office, do your eyes hurt by the end of the working day? You aren't alone: about 88% of all people who work with computers experience a type of eyestrain known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). After all, a computer screen isn't exactly... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner20th December 2005
I have a very bad eyesight and I don't look good in glasses. I want to switch to contact lenses, but there is a lot of talk about contact lenses causing eye infection. Are soft contact lenses safe?
This is a very common question. Many people would lik... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner20th December 2005
When asked "what would you prefer - soft contact lenses or rigid?", most people would say "soft, of course". The idea of having a hard object in your eyes scares people and eye doctors know about this, so they tend to prescribe soft lenses for their patie... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner20th December 2005
Modern RGP contact lenses have a lot of advantages over soft contact lenses. They are healthier for your eyes, they don't dry out and they last for years. But people are afraid that RGP lenses aren't comfortable. Lets look at the advantages and disadvanta... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner17th November 2005
Soft contact lenses are unquestionably the most commonly prescribed contact lens available. Made of soft, flexible plastic, it is estimated that about 87% of contact lens wearers in the U.S. wear soft lenses.
Brief History
In 1971, Bausch & Lomb in... Read >
Author: Jonathon James13th November 2005
Q: Is it safe to wear soft contact lenses during asleep?
A: Some soft contact lenses are approved for sleeping by the FDA. These lenses have been tested for safety, but it is vital to follow the rules as prescribed by your practitioner. It is not safe... Read >
Author: Alex Fir13th November 2005
Contact lenses can be a nightmare for people with dry eyes. In a healthy eye, a thin layer of tears always forms under a contact lens. If this layer dries out, the lens starts feeling like sand. Is this the inevitable price you have to pay for the conveni... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner01st November 2005
Want to know how to choose healthy contact lenses? Contact lens manufacturers are on a continuous quest to create the perfect contact lens. Find out which modern lenses give you the best health benefits, convenience and comfort.
The healthiest soft con... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner08th October 2005
Caring for color contact lenses is not at all difficult. However, it is very important to take proper care of your color contacts, otherwise your eyes can become irritated or even infected. Discover how to care for your colored contacts simple and fast.
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Author: Tatyana Turner08th October 2005
Halloween contacts can add a lot of impact to your Halloween costume. People who wear corrective contact lenses often experiment with costume lenses as well. But if you don't wear contacts on an everyday basis, would Halloween costume lenses be safe and c... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner08th October 2005
It is no longer a secret that you can buy many goods online for less than you would pay in traditional shops. Contact lenses are no exception - in fact, you can save anywhere from 50 to 70 percent by ordering your contacts online. So where is the catch?
... Read >
Author: Tatyana Turner14th September 2005
Many people are switching to the freedom and convenience of contact lenses. If you're thinking of switching from glasses to contact lenses, here are often several questions to ask:
Question: Why would I want to switch from glasses to contact lenses?
... Read >
Author: Jeff Lakie09th September 2005
If you've never worn contact lenses, you may not appreciate the amazing selection available on today's market. Be glad: you have much more choice than in the past. With so many options, how do you choose the right type of contact lenses?
Your doctor ca... Read >
Author: Jeff Lakie
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