Some people prefer the convenience of using contact lenses but simply don’t feel comfortable when wearing them. This can be caused by various reasons, but fortunately, there are now different types of contact lenses designed for specific purposes.
Tips on Contact Lens Use for an Active Lifestyle
Contact lenses are a reliable and effective vision correction device, and they’re especially convenient to wear when you’re engaged in physical activity, whether it’s weightlifting or jogging. To ensure safe and hygienic use of your contacts while you’re on the go, remember these tips from your local eye specialist.
3 Frequently Asked Questions About Multifocal Contact Lenses
What are multifocal contact lenses? Basically, they are made with different lens powers which target vision at varying distances from the wearer. Think about them as an all-in-one lens with multiple prescriptions. These are prescribed to people with presbyopia, a gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects which becomes noticeable in […]
How Do You Know When to Update Your Eye Prescription?
Optometrists prescribe people with either eyeglasses or contact lenses if they need vision correction. Many people do not replace their eyewear as long as they can still see clearly on them. Over time, your vision changes, and you’ll only know it after seeing your eye doctor.
Is It Safe for Kids to Wear Contacts?
Vision problems can adversely impact your child’s learning and development. That’s because vision skills— like focusing the eyes and using information gathered from sight—don’t come naturally to children. They need to be learned through visual stimulation. To correct vision problems, optometrists would usually recommend prescription eyeglasses. But what about contact lenses? Are they suitable for children? […]
What You Need to Know About Contact Lens Infections
Contact lenses are a good option for those who don’t prefer to wear eyeglasses. However, you have to make sure you’re wearing and taking care of them properly to avoid eye problems.
Contact Lenses and Stephen Curry Recently, it has been reported that basketball sensation Stephen Curry has an eye condition called keratoconus. He has been squinting and blinking the whole time and still manage to be in the top 5 for the highest 3-point field goals completed. Now he is wearing contact lenses to help him […]
Be Free From Reading Glasses with Multifocal Contact Lenses!
Multifocal Contact Lenses Here’s a fun video about multifocal contact lenses and how it can improve your quality of life by not relying on glasses 100% of the time! Contact us when you are ready to explore the world of contact lenses!
What is Astigmatism?
What is astigmatism? The number question patients ask me. The way it is pronounced makes it seem like a bad eye disease like your eye will fall out. Well it’s not. Most of the time, astigmatism is pretty much means the surface of your eyeball is not perfectly round. That’s all. You probably hear the […]
Children and Contact Lenses
Children And Contact Lenses Sports Vision Approach Have you ever considered contact lenses for your child but unsure what’s a “good age” to start? We comfortably fit as young as 8 years old! Makes sense as studies have shown 8-10 is a good place to start. Studies have also shown younger children are at lower […]
