Articles tagged: Contact lens
<< previous page 1 2 3 next page>> written by Wally Singer Cataract surgery generally calls for the implantation of intraocular lenses within the eye. This article intends to reveal the more frequently asked questions along with their answer concerning this procedure. written by Wally Singer If you have problems seeing at a distance, you may not realize that you are nearsighted. There are also a few things that you should know about it as well. written by Wally Singer Nearsightedness (also known as myopia) is a common vision problem that people experience that impairs vision by making objects further away harder to see. To learn more about this condition and its treatment, read this article. written by Wally Singer Hyperopia (more commonly known as farsightedness) is a vision problem that many people suffer from. Learn more about the basic concerns and treatment options associated with this common eye condition. written by Ted Brumby When exploring your options for vision correction, contact lenses should be considered as a possible solution. Glasses, while commonly available and posing little to no health risk, may become cumbersome to wear due to being easily broken, scratched lenses, and being stuck with frames that don't look good on your face. Laser correction is another option, but not everyone is a good candidate for this treatment; plus the upfront costs can be high. Contact lenses are often chosen to allow the wearer the opportunity to have a larger field of vision than eyeglasses, for cosmetic appeal, and can be worn in situations where eyeglasses are rendered less useful like storms and humid weather. written by David Berry There are many reasons people look at getting LASIK surgery to repair their vision. The reasons may be for their career, fun, or even for self-esteem and social reasons. It may even be personal reasons. written by David Berry Many people are affected by myopia, which is commonly referred to as nearsightedness. Learn all about myopia, what causes it and how it is treated. written by savvy sison It's reckoned that 125 million people use contact lenses everyday. For many, it's an invisible alternative to glasses, which serves the same purpose without changing the appearance of the face. written by Barry Allen Wearing a contact lens can change your look and life. They not only change the way you look or your external appearance but help correct vision. Today in the US there are over 24 million people using contact lenses. written by Barry Allen Daily wear contact lenses are considered safe and are therefore extremely popular. Contact lenses that are meant to be worn and then disposed pose no problems of storage or cleaning. written by Kassia Macy Ever since the contact lens was first introduced about four decades ago, the manufacturers have been releasing newer formats time and again. Soft contacts were initially designed so that they could be used for a 1 to 1.5 year period with the wearer removing them every night. These are now better known as soft conventional contact lenses and are normally recommended as a special lens and usually used when throwaway ones are unavailable. written by Jamie Workman Ophthalmologists can administer a variety of eye exams to check for visual impairments and eye diseases. Advances in vision care have provided fast, painless diagnostic options. written by Steven Myros In day to day life wearing glasses can sometimes become quite cumbersome, especially if you are involved in physical activities. More people are choosing to wear contact lenses as they play sports, go for hikes or go to the gym. Contacts give you the flexibility to move the way you want without fear of breaking your glasses. written by Steven Myros Have you ever wondered where contact lenses originated from or who was involved in making them? Contact Lenses have been an idea for hundreds of years and have gone through numerous changes by various inventors. written by Steven Myros Have you been thinking about trying contact lenses for years and have yet to make the switch? While there are various factors to consider, for most people the choice clear. Contact lenses offer many great advantages that have more people starting to make the switch. written by Steven Myros Over the years there have been plenty of changes with contact lenses from the materials that they are made to the types of lenses that are available. These changes are giving consumers better options as far as comfort is concerned and a much larger variety of contact lenses to choose from written by Steven Myros Don’t let glasses get in the way when you go out with your friends for a night on the town. Let the freedom and style that using contact lenses gives you for a boost to your confidence. To stand out from the crowd you may want to try colored contact lenses. written by Steven Myros You've seen them in the movies -- white eyes, alien eyes, vampire eyes -- and now you can completely transform your own eyes in a wild and dramatic way with special effects contact lenses. written by peter hutch Contact lenses are small plastic discs shaped to correct an eyesight problem such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, or astigmatism. These are called refractive errors. They may also be used by people who have had surgery for cataracts. written by Carol Clifton You will not believe how much brighter and whiter your eyes with appear with these comfortable contact lenses. written by Kausik Dutta Contact lenses a.k.a “contacts” are typically used as corrective eyewear in place of eyeglasses. Contacts must be prescribed by an ECP (Eye Care Professional) who must first access the visual needs of the patient as well as the individual's eye structure and lubrication capacity (tear drops).
written by Sean Willoughby Before we get to the invention bifocal contact lens, we need to go back a bit further to see the evolution of contact lenses. The idea of the general principal of a contact lens was made my none other than Leonardo Di Vinci in 1508, yes the famous artists who painted Mona Lisa!! written by Steven Myros Contact lenses are also an excellent alternative to glasses for people who don't like the look of eyeglasses. written by Lesley Lyon . There are various kinds of solutions used for contact lenses like saline solution, daily cleaner, multipurpose solution and hydrogen peroxide solution. This article discusses most of the widely used contact solutions in detail. written by Lesley Lyon . There are different kinds of discount contact lenses like discount from the seller, discount from the manufacturer, discount for first time wearer and discounts for individuals who buy lenses and get an eye examination. Read on to know how to buy contact lenses at discounted rates online. written by Lesley Lyon . While opting for cheap contact lenses, a prudent purchaser has to be aware of certain rules to get the best deal. The first and the foremost is the case of safety. Learn on to know how to buy cheap contact lenses without compromising on quality. written by Lesley Lyon . It is important to follow certain guidelines for safe handling of soft contact lenses. Read on to learn how to handle your soft contact lenses to protect your eyes and extend the life of the lenses. written by Lesley Lyon . The main advantage of color contact lenses is that even people without visual problems can use colored contact lenses. Read on to know the varieties of color contact lenses and how do they help improve our looks. written by Lesley Lyon . Contact lens serves the purpose of conventional glasses but it is lightweight and almost invisible. Read on for a complete understanding of how a contact lens works and finding out if you require a pair of them to meet your specific needs. written by Muna wa Wanjiru I started wearing glasses in Grade 7. I had noticed that no matter how I would squint and strain, I could not see what the teacher had written on the board. It was very frustrating and it was a great relief when I finally could see! However, I quickly discovered that wearing glasses had its down side. << previous page 1 2 3 next page>> |