CONTACT LENS HYGIENE
Contact lenses are a great alternative to glasses – but only if used properly! In one study reported by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 80% of contact lens wearers engage in preventable behaviors that increase the risk of eye infections. Are you in the 20% that practice ideal contact lens handling? Here are […]
Contacts for Kids?
Parents, have you been wondering at what age your child could start wearing contact lenses? There is no set age, but much will depend on how responsible your child is, along with how much parental support is needed and available. Children as young as 8 years old may do well with contacts, while some teens […]
Contact Lenses – More Than Meets the Eye!
As you probably know, contact lenses are thin, clear plastic disks that float on the tear film that covers the eye’s cornea. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nine out of ten people who want to correct their vision with contacts can wear them successfully. If you’re wondering if contacts might be right for […]