Special-effect contacts in novelties and movies
You may wonder that how the special effects in Halloween, theatrical use, novelties and movies can be achieved. In fact, they come from variations of color contact lenses, named special-effect contacts including gothic contact lenses and crazy lenses.
More...Contact lens associated eye infection
Currently, gas permeable contact lenses are also available in high-index materials, which have long been used only for eyeglass lenses. Using high-index materials, Paragon Vision Sciences published its HDS HI 1.54 GP lenses, which are more comfortable and allow more oxygen to reach the cornea.
More...Special post-surgery contact lenses
Most of the patients who received laser vision correction surgeries such as LASIK and PRK get a perfect vision recovery. However, a small portion of patients may suffer from glare, halos and starbursts as well as irregular astigmatism after these surgeries, due to the different ways that the patients’ corneas respond to laser energy.
More...Sports contact lenses for convenience
For most adults with eyes problems such as farsightedness, nearsightedness or astigmatism, contact lenses are the best choice during sports. Contact lenses can provide better vision and unobstructed field of view, because they are non-frame and contact with ocular ball directly. Besides, keeping clean and clear is another advantage of contact lenses.
More...Sources for buying contact lenses
Currently, contact lenses are provided by various sources, because prescription has been an independent medical service. With your prescription, customers can buy contacts from ECPs, optical stores, warehouse clubs, and online stores and so on.
More...Potential risks of wearing contact lenses
GP lenses have a disadvantage that they may cause eye irritation, after a gust of wind containing dust and other airborne materials. In fact, GP lenses are smaller than the cornea and float on the tears. In contrast, soft lenses cover more part of the cornea and are less likely to cause this problem. Some contact wearers need a plunger to remove their lenses, although the most convenient way is to use fingers.
More...Various types of contact lenses for teens
For convenience and a wider filed of view, more and more people choose contact lenses instead of eyeglasses. The 2007 Contact Lenses in Pediatrics (CLIP) study showed that 169 teenagers and children age 8 to 12 who have worn contacts for three months felt more confident and performed activities better than before.
More...Contact lenses for astigmatism compensation
Astigmatism can be caused by either hereditary or environmental reasons. While some forms of astigmatism are not explainable, most types are clear. People who move eyes in a single direction a lot, those with lower socio-economic status, poor diet are more likely to get astigmatism.
More...Problems we may encounter with contact lenses
A competent eye care practitioner is critical to offer proper lens fitting. Some contact lenses wearers worry about the appropriate position of their lenses. In fact, wearers should only put their lenses straight on the cornea. And well-fitted lenses will always stay in the right position as the eyes move.
More...Primary knowledge of astigmatism contact lenses
Toric contact lenses for astigmatism correction are available from various brands, with specific materials, designs and features. In general, toric lenses are designed to maintain stable on the cornea. However, a small portion of toric lens wearers may experience lens rotation, which is surely to affect vision quality.
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