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Types of Contact Lenses

Today’s contact lens wearers have several options, which is fantastic but also confusing. Knowing which contact lenses are right for you means understanding the different contact lens options available. Think about your lifestyle and your vision needs as you read...

How to Handle Contacts

Want to make inserting and removing your contact lenses second nature? Wash your hands and follow these helpful step-by-step instructions. How to insert contact lens Wash your hands with an oil-free soap. You may be thinking washing your hands is a no-brainer but...

Contact Lens Exam

A routine eye exam is not the same as a contact lens exam. For contact lens wearers, a contact lens exam is necessary to ensure the lenses are fitting both eyes properly and that the health of the eyes is not harmed by the contact lenses. Before we take a closer look...

Allergies While Wearing Contacts

22 million Americans suffer seasonal allergies. If you’re one of them and a contact lens wearer, you may as well refer to it as misery season. That’s because allergens have a special attraction to contacts – especially the soft variety, which most contact lens wearers...

Wearing Contacts Safely

Many people choose to make the switch from glasses to contacts. While there can be benefits to this alternative, it is important that you take necessary safety precautions, especially in a time when serious viruses can be transmitted through the eyes. Throughout his...