The invention of the contact lens goes back to the times of Leonardo da Vinci.
Laser Eye SurgeryIt was fifty years ago in Bogota, Columbia when laser eye surgery got its start. When Dr. Jose Ignacio Barraquer finally determined a method called keratomileusis, whereby he could change the eye’s refractive power by altering the shape of the cornea. This procedure has since undergone many innovations. Its value lays in the fact that [...]
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Provision premium contact lenses are like any other product trying to find a niche on the Web. Certainly, as [...]
Contact lenses casesContact lens cases not only protect your lenses, but keep them in a convenient place so you don’t lose them.
SofLens ContactsThe Soflens contacts line are soft lenses manufactured by Bausch & Lomb, a renowned eye health company. Founded in 1853, the company is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Its company vision as outlined on its website, states that it is dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life for consumers around the world. Its core businesses [...]
Focus Night & Day Contact LensesBeing able to keep your contact lenses in for 30 days has revolutionised the way many people use contact lenses. Focus night & day are some of the best known extended wear contacts.
Acuvue & Acuvue 2 contact lensesAcuvue is a leading manufacturer of contact lenses for a variety of eye problems.
Bifocal Contact LensesBifocal glass wearers now have the option of bifocal contact lenses. There are several types, which we explore here.
Theatrical & Novelty Contact Lenses for HalloweenWhat if just this Halloween’s you want some more bang for your costume dollar? Theatrical contact lenses would just be that enhancer to turn your great costume into a stunner. You can be the howling beast with yellow pupils or have a white out pair of contacts as befitting an other worldly alien. With just [...]
Toric Contact LensesToric lenses are special contact lenses for those people who suffer from astigmatism (odd shaped cornea). Toric lenses can give astigmatics correct vision.
Color Disposable Contact LensesColor contact lenses can change the way you look in a dranatic fashion. Contacts should always be purchased with a prescription…
What are Extended Wear Contacts?Extended wear contacts are contact lenses that stay in your eye for longer. Here we look at the types of extended wear as well as the possible issues with them.
Daily Disposable Contact LensesDisposable contact lenses make a lot of sense and can save you money since there is no need for expensive lens cleaning solutions. Find out why more people are turning to daily disposable contacts.
Rigid Gas Permeable Contact LensesRigid gas permeable lenses offer greater visual acuity, though there are some disadvantages as well.
US Bobsledder has eye surgeryUS Bobsled pilot has operation to cure his 20/500 vision, but would having 20/20 vision help or hinder his role as pilot?
Bausch & Lomb - New Crystalens Aspheric Optic LensOn January 4th 2010, following FDA approval, Bausch & Lomb announced the launch of its Crystalens AO which promises to be the first “aberration-free accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) with aspheric optics”. This lens will be available to cataract surgeons worldwide and is the only FDA-approved accommodating intraocular lens at the moment.
This lens is designed to [...]
When someone reveals that they have astigmatism, it’s not uncommon for other people to hear it as "a stigmatism," which many then interpret - incorrectly - as a mark or a stain of some kind on that person’s eye. In reality, astigmatism has to do with the shape of a person’s cornea, the transparent [...]
Allergic Reactions to Contact Lens Solutions?I have been having some major problems with allergic reactions to contact lens solutions. I never had a problem with this before so I thought it was unusual since I’ve been wearing contact lenses for several years. After a discussion with the nurse at my doctor’s office, I’ve found out that it’s not unusual [...]
What to Expect from a Contact Lens FittingWhen your optometrist calls you to let you know your contacts have arrived at the office, it is time for you to go in for your contact lens fitting. However, perhaps you do not know what to expect from your contact lens fitting and would like some additional information. Basically, when you go in [...]
History of the Contact LensThe notion of the contact lens has been around for centuries. In fact, the original idea of the contact lens is associated with Leonardo de Vinci. Though the history of the contact lens starts with de Vinci, it would be some time before lenses as we know them were developed. The first actual contact [...]
Diseases contact lenses can cureThere are several diseases contact lenses can cure. These diseases include nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In addition, soft lenses are sometimes prescribed after cataract surgery to help with vision correction. With all the options available to purchasers, there is little reason not to use these lenses for diseases contact lenses can cure.
Myopia, or nearsightedness [...]
Do you hate inserting and removing your hard contacts every day? Many find themselves in this position, but don’t worry because there is a contact lens suction cup that will aid in the insertion and removal of your hard contact lenses. The contact lens suction cup is now widely available and should be easily [...]
Contact lens paint for HalloweenAnything you imagine can be painted on the surface of a contact lens, including logos, names and designs, in virtually any color with contact lens paint, which are particularly good for Halloween costumes. Special effects companies create Halloween contact lenses,such as vampire eyes (like Louis and Lestat from the movie Interview with the Vampire) goblin [...]
Washing your Contact Lenses - hand soapBefore washing your contact lens, hand soap is recommended to clean your hands thoroughly, making sure to get rid of all the soap before handling your lenses. If any soap makes contact with your eyes uring contact lens removal, it will sting. Also, it’s important that any errant soap be completely washed off the [...]
Contact Lens Cleaning Machines?Wouldn’t it be great if you could use a contact lens cleaning machine every night and not have to do anything yourself? Whether you wear soft contact lenses, gas permeable lenses or hard contact lenses, they usually need to be cleaned every time you take them out of your eyes. Typically this cleaning consists [...]
Claris Contact Lens SolutionLife is clearer and crisper when you’re wearing contacts; but, for things to keep looking up, you need to keep your contact lenses clean with a daily cleaning regimen, using products such as Claris contact lens solution. Not only does daily cleaning keep your lenses free of grime and other deposits, it also keeps [...]
Best Color Contacts for Dark EyesI recently had been looking around to find the best color contacts for dark eyes. The problem is my eyes are brown and it’s hard to get a radical color change when you’ve got brown eyes. So far, the best color contacts for dark eyes that I have found has been a deep blue [...]
Affects on Wearing Contact LensesMillions of people wear contact lenses every single day, but if you are new to them you might be wondering what affects on wearing contact lenses you might expect. Technically, contact lenses are a medical device, but they are so commonplace most people do not think of them that way. In fact, people tend [...]
Types of Contact LensDid you know that Leonardo da Vinci was the first person to come up with the concept of the contact lens? Obviously, it wasn’t in the same manner that we use them today and so the official invention is credited to a totally different person altogether. While prescription eyeglasses are always an option to [...]
Can Color Vision Be Corrected?Unfortunately, color vision correction is not possible. Color vision problems, often referred to as color blindness, can be inherited or caused by disease of the retina or optic nerve. Color vision correction would be ideal for these patients but the technology just isn’t available.
The center of the retina contains cones filled with red, green, [...]
Vision correction has taken so many strides, since 1265 when Venetian clerics first developed thick and ungainly spectacles. Today, the ease of use and comfort which eyeglasses, contact lenses and different refractive eye surgery alternatives provide make vision correction desirable and life-enhancing for millions of people around the world.
What is 20/20 vision? This essentially [...]
Superior oblique myopia is an eye condition that does not occur as frequently as other refractive errors. It is defined as an eye condition that occurs when the eyeballs are slightly longer than usual from front to back. When this condition is present, the light rays will end up focusing at a point in [...]
Dealing with Contact Lens ComplicationsContact lens complications vary from being very minor to severe. If you experience problems it is suggested that you cease wearing your lenses and see your eye doctor.
Some of the complications caused by contact lenses are as minor as redness of the eye and eye irritation. This type of problem usually ends after a [...]
Since its’ introduction in the USA in 1971, soft contact lenses have become the most prescribed medical devices for people with eye problems. Today soft contact lenses are commonly prescribed for such problems as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Soft contact lenses are also the preferred material for bifocals, toric, multifocals and for cosmetic [...]
Tips for Removing Stuck ContactsOuch! Not many things hurt your eyes more than removing stuck contact lens from them. Sometimes you forget to take out your contact lenses at night, only to wake up the next morning with blood shot, dry eyes and no way to remove the stuck lens. Be very careful using your fingers removing stuck [...]
Insert and remove contact lensThis is a very exciting time in a person’s life! Your entire appearance, confidence level and attitude can change for the better once you get contacts. Most people are nervous about learning how to insert, remove contact lenses when they are first learning to wear contacts. In fact, this is the most common reason [...]
Is Laser Eye Surgery an Option for Me?If you have astigmatism, nearsightedness, or farsightedness, laser eye surgery has probably crossed your mind. The advances in this technology have given many people the freedom to see without the restriction of glasses or contacts. There are a few things you need to know if you are considering this option to correct your astigmatism, [...]
Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe?You’ve heard all the hype, seen it on more than one reality television show, and now you are pondering the all important question, how safe is laser eye surgery? Well the answer is, probably safer than you think.
Most often referred to as refractive surgery, this procedure corrects refractive errors such [...]
There seems to be a new type of contact lens created every year. But how are contact lenses made is a mystery to most people. First were the hard lenses made of polymer plastic in the 1960s, followed by soft lenses which were composed of 40-60 % water and far more comfortable. Finally RPG [...]
Implantable contact lensesWith the approval of FDA, the benefits of implantable contact lenses are within reach for people who suffer from severe levels of farsightedness, nearsightedness or astigmatism. Another use of implantable contact lenses is for people who do not qualify for laser eye surgery. However, the idea behind implantable contact lenses is not new, based as [...]
Children’s VisionChildren’s vision develops quickly, but this can be further enhanced by some activities.
By age one, babies are moving from infancy to childhood, this is when depth, hand-eye coordination, and color is already well developed. This is also when they are able to move around, this increase their activities that are visually- enhancing. By ages, two [...]
If there’s anyone out there suffering through what I’ve been going through in the last few months because of their contact lenses then I hope this helps.
Try Proclear Compatible Toric contact lenses. I don’t know what I’d be doing right now without these Proclear Compatible Toric lenses. I might have given up and gone [...]
One of the most popular monthly wear toric lenses on the market is the Frequency 55 Toric lens. These lenses are growing in popularity every day because they are a monthly replaceable soft toric lens and the world is responding favorably. If you have astigmatism and are interested in monthly wear lenses, then consider the [...]
Freshlook Color blends - Fresh Look Color ContactsFreshlook colour contact lenses are one of the most popular color contacts.
Ciba Vision Eye ScrubIt is the end of a long and hectic day. Finally you get the chance to kick back, change your clothes and remove your eye makeup. Distracted with thoughts of the day, you lean over the sink, grasp the soap and begin to wash your face, while eyeliner and mascara drip to a muddy puddle. [...]
Clear Care Ciba VisionCleaning your contact lenses should not be taken lightly. If they aren’t properly cared for, they can irritate your eyes or even damage them. Plenty of products are created each year to make the process of cleaning and disinfecting your lenses fast and easy. Clear care Ciba vision is one such solution. It comes in [...]
Biomedics Toric Contact LensesBiomedic toric lenses help correct astigmatism and these lenses are available in a variety of formats including daily.
Biomedics 55 Soft Contact LensesBiomedics 55 soft contact lenses have become quite popular and go by several different names, including Biomedics, EyeQ and Bioflex
Bausch Lomb 2 Week Soflens 59Bausch Lomb soflens offer a few improvements over some lenses.
Acuvue Hydraclear Contact LensesAcuvue hydraclear contact lenses should allow anyone to see clearer.