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A daily care routine is an essential part of owning Acuvue Oasys contact lenses. There are a few basic care needs that one should be aware before using these contact lenses. If you are unable to follow a routine, unable to insert and remove the lenses, or have another person insert and remove the lenses, then it would be wise to rethink the need or desire for contact lenses. If you are great at a routine then there are a few basics you will need to follow.

Before you go home for the first time with contact lenses, make sure you insert and remove them while you are still at the Optometrist or eye care specialists office as this will help clear up any questions. Before handling the lenses make sure your hands are washed and dried thoroughly. A common mistake that can be made is putting the lens in your mouth to lubricate or moisten it, or using tap water to clean or moisten the lens. Unfortunately, this could lead to accidentally swallowing the lens or dropping it into the sink drain. Also, tap water contains impurities that can contaminate the lens or could lead to eye infections, possibly even injuring the eye.  Read more...

If you wear glasses or have recently been diagnosed with a vision problem (such as astigmatism, myopia, presbyopia or something else) that requires corrective lenses, you may be considering using contact lenses.

Contact lenses are a great alternative to glasses and are popular with many people because of the comfort that freedom from bulky frames they provide. Many people also like the increased peripheral vision they enjoy as a result of the contact lenses moving with their eyes in any given direction. There are many different types of contact lenses. Some of these include soft contact lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, daily wear lenses, extended wear contacts, colored contact lenses and more. Your eye care professional will work with you to ensure that you get the pair of contact lenses that are best for your eyes and your lifestyle. He or she will also go over the basics of inserting, removing, and caring for your contacts. If you familiarize yourself with the process of inserting your contact lenses properly before visiting your eye doctor, you will be armed with questions and may even impress your doctor!  Read more...

If you wear corrective lenses or just found out you need to start wearing them, you may be interested in finding out what types of contact lenses are on the market. You have likely seen television commercials or internet ads for disposable contact lenses. Are disposable contact lenses safe? Are they the best choice for you? What else is available in terms of contact lenses? The below information will give you a general idea of types of contact lenses to consider and will inform you about contact lenses. Before making any decisions about what type of contact lenses to use, make sure to consider factors such as your lifestyle, budget, and more. Also, make sure to discuss all options with your eye care professional in order to make the best, most personalized decision.

Types of Corrective Contact Lenses

Soft Contact Lenses Soft contacts are made of flexible plastic that is soft and permeable (allows oxygen to pass through the lens in order to reach the cornea of the eye). Many contact lens users say that soft contact lenses are much easier to get used to. Soft contact lenses also have the reputation of being more comfortable than other types of lenses. Disposable contact lenses tend to also be soft contact lenses.  Read more...

Nowadays your prescription glasses are as big a fashion accessory as your purse, your shoes or the perfect hat. They serve more of a purpose than just being able to see (although that is an integral part); they serve to let the world know just a little bit more about your personality. Rimless glasses can do wonders for you in terms of both fashion and function, but how do you decide if rimless glasses are the right fit for you?

Properly fitting any pair of eyeglasses is more of a challenge than those who have the pleasure of being born with twenty-twenty vision may think. It takes a lot more than just throwing on the first pair of frames that you come across on the spinner and calling it a day. You want you glasses to bring out and accent certain features of your face, while potentially hiding others that may not be so flattering – glasses arent just about your prescription, if youre going to be wearing them every single day for several hours a day, they need to look good, be durable and be comfortable.  Read more...

There are many different factors to consider when one is thinking about switching from eyeglasses to contact lenses. Even if you need corrective lenses for the first time and are considering going straight to contact lenses, you must do your homework first in order to be prepared for a series of decisions you must make concerning what type of contact lenses to wear and what type of care and maintenance routine will be required.

In all cases, these two will go hand in hand. You can choose from Rigid Gas Permeable lenses, Toric lenses, vial lenses or soft contact lenses. Before you do so, you must learn the differences between each type of lens and what it will mean to you personally. Then, you must choose whether to use disposable contact lenses or not. Again, there will be a number of factors to consider in terms of lifestyle, schedule and budget. One thing you might be concerned about, if you are thinking about getting contact lenses, is how the climate conditions in your local area might affect the way contact lenses interact with your eyes. Even if weather is not necessarily a concern in the specific place you live in, you might still be concerned about the weathers effect on your corrective lenses in a city or town youre planning on visiting. Whether youre investigating the weather effects on contacts where you live or somewhere you plan on travelling to, the information below will help you prepare accordingly.  Read more...