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As fancy and convenient contact lenses may be, it can be uncomfortable if you have dry eye syndrome, which occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or fluid to keep your eyes lubricated. The National Eye Institute states that almost five million Americans experience dry eye syndrome. Wearing contact lenses for an extended period […]

A contact lens eye exam is necessary if you are interested in wearing a contact lens. It requires more specialized testing, designed to know the exact kind of lenses you need and how they will interact with your eyes. Eye exams for contact lenses are not the same as ordinary eye exams. Prescriptions for wearing […]

Contact lenses are easy to use but are susceptible to eye infections. Keratitis is the most common infection caused by wearing contacts. It is an infection of the cornea, the transparent part of your eyes. This infection can develop if you have terrible contact lens habits like wearing contacts at bedtime or wearing contacts that […]

Your eyes are moiré prone to the effects of ultraviolet rays during your teens, 20s, and 30s. However, the results become evident later in life. You should also know that the sun’s rays are more intense near reflective surfaces. If you spend time at the beach, during summer, or near the snow during winter, the […]

Asides from allowing you to see, your eyes can indicate the health of your heart. The arrangement of blood vessels at the back of your eyes is related to your heart’s health. Some of the health problems that reveal the connection between the eyes and the heart include hypertension or high blood pressure, blocked arteries, […]

Asides from allowing you to see, your eyes can indicate the health of your heart. The arrangement of blood vessels at the back of your eyes is related to your heart’s health. Some of the health problems that reveal the connection between the eyes and the heart include hypertension or high blood pressure, blocked arteries, […]

Diabetes refers to a condition in which your body can’t produce insulin or does not produce enough insulin. Insulin breaks down and deliver sugar or glucose to cells in the body to generate energy. If there is no insulin to break down the sugar in your body, the sugar builds up. It is known as […]

Acuvue or “Accurate view” is a brand of disposable contact lenses known by most contact lens users. If you are thinking of making a switch from glasses to contacts, you should know about the top brands, like Acuvue. The real difference between the available contact lenses lies in the difference between saline solution, contact solution, […]

Disposable contact lenses are single-use lenses removed at the end of the day; a fresh pair is applied to the eyes the following morning. They are also referred to as daily contact lenses and are becoming for their convenience benefits. Consider the following before using disposable contact lenses. “Daily wear” and “daily disposable” do not […]

As you head towards retirement and beyond, scientists predict that the number of people with age-related eye problems will rise. Age-related changes to your eyes cannot be prevented, though you can take steps to protect your vision and reduce your risk for fatal eye disease in the future. Research at the University of Alabama, vision […]