Archive for March, 2008
Mar 31st, 2008 by shaunk |
Hard, or rigid contacts are comprised of material that is known as PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate). This material is very rigid, and doesn’t contain near as much water as soft contacts. With that in mind, taking care of and cleaning hard lenses is very different that cleaning and maintaining soft contact lenses.
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Mar 30th, 2008 by shaunk |
If you have dry eyes, contact lenses may be a nightmare. With healthy eyes, a very thin layer of tears will always form under the contact lens. When this layer starts to dry out however, the lens will begin to feel dry. Dry eyes from contact can be very irritating, uncomfortable, and lead you to […]
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Mar 29th, 2008 by shaunk |
As most of us know, contact lenses are the best alternative to glasses. They are small, plastic shaped discs that are made to correct eyesight problems like nearsightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness, and other problems. Contact lenses are also used by those who have had cataract surgery, as they can help the eyes to heal a bit […]
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Mar 28th, 2008 by shaunk |
Its really no secret that Acuvue is one of the most popular and most dominant brands of contact lenses out there on the market. There are several different types of Acuvue contact lenses to choose from, including Advanced, Acuvue 2 Colors, and lenses that contain the very popular and innovative Hydraclear.
Just like other brands and […]
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Mar 25th, 2008 by shaunk |
All contact lenses aren’t equal. Although your doctor will help you select the best pair for your eyes, you should always know a little bit about the contacts that are available to choose from. All contact lenses can be separated depending on their wearing schedule, purpose, material, and over transparency.
Materials
Contacts can be separated or best […]
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Mar 24th, 2008 by shaunk |
No matter what type of contacts you have, you’ll need to clean them on a regular basis. Normally, you should clean them at night when you take them out. If you have night and day contact lenses, you’ll need to take them out on a regular basis and clean them. There are a few products […]
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Mar 24th, 2008 by shaunk |
There are some people out there who wonder why people spend money on expensive contact lenses or expensive glasses. If you’ve never worn glasses or contacts, then chances are that you have really good vision. On the other hand, those that don’t have really good vision will need to get either contact lenses or glasses […]
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Mar 18th, 2008 by shaunk |
An advantage with RGP lenses is that they require little maintenance; all you need to know is the correct cleaning methods for gas permeable contact lenses and you’re done. But a lot of people are still foggy about the right cleaning methods and how often to polish gas permeable contact lenses.
Whether you use soft lenses […]
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Mar 18th, 2008 by shaunk |
Daily disposable lenses are one of the most popular types of contact lenses available. This popularity is largely owing to the comfort, convenience and health benefits that they offer. However, popularity of daily disposable lenses varies from country to country.
In the UK for instance, over 30% of new contact lens wearers choose to buy daily […]
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Mar 18th, 2008 by shaunk |
Contact Lenses have many advantages as well as many disadvantages when compared to glasses. If you’re trying to decide which option is best for you, here are a few points to consider.
In most cases, contact lenses function the same as glasses, with the exception of cosmetic contact lenses. Cosmetic lenses are used to change the […]
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