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Gas Permeable Contact Lenses

June 18, 2009

Also known as oxygen permeable contacts, gas permeable contact lenses are a lot easier to take care of then other types of contacts - including soft contact lenses. GP (Gas Permeable) contacts are made from a combination of fluorine and silicone, meaning that they wont attract protein near as much as other types of [...]

Extended Wear Contacts

June 13, 2009

Over the last several years, there have been many improvements in contact lenses. As a whole, contacts are the best alternative to wearing glasses. They are comfortable, dont hang off your face, and above all - they are affordable. Among the many types of contact lenses available on the market, are the [...]

Examining Your Contact Lenses

June 9, 2009

As we all know, contact lenses are the preferred means of vision correction. They are far superior to glasses, in more ways than one. Over the years contact lenses have established themselves, and are now used by more than a million people throughout the United States. Although contact lenses are great to [...]

Dry Eyes And Contacts

May 31, 2009

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 [...]

Contact Lens Eye Exam

May 27, 2009

Before you can get a pair of contact lenses, youll need to have your eyes examined and fitted by an optometrist and get your prescription. Normally, fittings for contact lenses will take longer than the standard eye exam. If you are looking to get fitted for contacts, you should let your optometrist know [...]

Contact Lenses Without A Prescription

May 18, 2009

Even though you can get non prescription contacts, they arent meant to correct your vision. Known as plano, the most common type of non prescription contact lenses are the opaque color contact lenses. Even though they dont require a prescription, those who want them need to consult with an optometrist first to ensure [...]

Contact Lenses Versus Glasses

May 14, 2009

As you probably already know, there are quite a few differences between contact lenses and eye glasses. Glasses have been around a lot longer than contacts, although most people prefer to wear contacts instead of glasses. Contacts have become popular over the years, proving to be the best alternative to wearing bulky glasses.
When [...]

Cheap Contact Lenses

May 6, 2009

Although they may not sound like it at first, cheap contact lenses may very well be appealing to a large audience. As the name implies, cheap contacts dont cost a lot of money. While some brands of contacts may be very expensive, there are other brands that dont cost a lot. When [...]

Caring For Your Contacts

April 30, 2009

Its no secret that contact lenses are the best alternative to glasses. They are easy to use, although they must be taken care of. There are several ways that you can take care of your contact lenses, which will ensure that they stay healthy and remain comfortable when you wear them.
Before you put [...]

Buying Your Contacts Online

April 23, 2009

Even though you can buy contact lenses through local stores and your opticians office, most people choose to buy their contact lenses online. Buying online is much easier than the traditional way, and offers several advantages as well. This day and age, buying online is a much smarter decision, and much easier than [...]