Are you considering switching to contact lenses or simply updating your prescription? A contact lens fitting appointment is crucial to ensure the perfect fit and optimal vision. This post guides you through the process and prepares you for what to expect during this important visit.
Scleral Lenses: What Are They and Who Needs Them?
People who don’t prefer wearing eyeglasses usually opt for contact lenses. Unfortunately, some people experience discomfort while wearing contacts. If this is the case for you, your eye care provider might suggest scleral lenses.
Issues That Can Make Contact Lenses Difficult to Fit
For the most part, going to your local optometrist to have yourself fitted for new contact lenses is a pretty straightforward procedure. However, there are some instances where getting corrective lenses might be more difficult. In our practice, we call these “hard to fit” cases. But you shouldn’t worry. Even if you’ve been told that you’re not […]
10 Rules You Need to Follow to Ensure Safe Contact Lens Wear
Being a contact lens wearer comes with responsibilities. While these medical devices are generally safe, making sure they are well-cared for properly is imperative. Ensuring safety while handling contact lenses lessens the risk of serious problems, such as eye infections. Keep in mind these rules of safe contact lens wear:
Managing Dry Eye Symptoms While Wearing Contacts
It is not uncommon for some contact lens wearers to complain of dry eyes. While it can also happen to non-wearers, the symptoms of dry eyes can be more pronounced for those who wear these corrective devices.
Q&A With the Pros: About Contact Lens Wear in Children
Eyeglasses are given much more respect these days. With their massive color and style choices, finding a pair that matches your facial features and preferences is possible. However, there may still come a day when your son or daughter will ask you if he or she can wear contact lenses.
What Happens When You Sleep With Your Contacts Still in Your Eyes?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that sleeping with contact lenses in your eyes is a usual offense committed by contact lens wearers. Many are aware that it’s bad for their eyes and come with many risks. But what are the consequences?
3 Bad Habits of Contact Lens Users
For years, contact lenses have been a convenient and safe form of visual correction. However, improper use of contacts can result in serious consequences. Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry, a trusted expert in eye care and cataract treatment, lists three common mistakes that contact lens wearers should avoid.
6 Ways to Get Relief From Contact Lens Discomfort
More than 30 million Americans wear contact lenses as contacts instantly make your vision better if you’re not very fond of wearing eyeglasses.
The Truth Behind the Most Common Myths About Cataracts
Cataracts are an eye condition characterized by the clouding of the eyes’ lenses. This condition is the most common cause of vision loss among people over the age of 40 and the primary reason for blindness in the world. An eye exam at your local eye care center can help diagnose this ailment and determine […]
