There is a common misconception that correcting your vision makes it worse. There is absolutely no evidence to support this. Anytime you use any form of vision correction, whether it be contact lenses, eyeglasses, or even a simple hand held magnifying glass all you are doing is using a device that bends light to focus in a different manner. In the case of eyeglasses or contacts, you are bending light to focus in a Read the rest of this entry »
Question: I am looking for the popular Circle Lenses but are concerned about safety. Most of the ones I see do not look FDA approved. Is it safe to order these?
Answer: Personally I would never recommend purchasing a non FDA approved contact lens. I would also never buy a lens from a flea market, gas station, or an internet site that claims you do not need a prescription. Who do you think is monitoring their health practices? I can’t speak for other countries, but in the US contact lens manufacturers go through very strict testing to be able to produce and sell contact lenses. That is for all of our Read the rest of this entry »
Q: What happens to your eye if you can’t remove a torn contact? Will the eye flush it out eventually or will this cause permanent eye damage? I have a torn piece of contact in my right eye and can’t find it to get it out and don’t know what to do.
A: I know it sounds pretty awful to think that a piece of plastic is floating around in your eye. Trying to manually remove is probably more aggravating then simply Read the rest of this entry »
I have keratoconus and have been facing difficulty being fit in contact lenses that are comfortable. My eye doctor recommended I try Wave Contact Lenses but I am not sure what they are or why they would be more comfortable. Can you please explain what these lenses are and why I should consider trying them out?
Answer:
Wave lenses are gas permeable contact lenses that are designed based upon a corneal image. The first thing your contact lens fitter will do is capture a topography image Read the rest of this entry »
I am a long-time gas permeable contact lens wearer. I began having problems with films developing on my lenses several months ago. Thinking this was because the lenses were getting old, I went in to be fitted for a new pair. This was a new doctor and I had no record of the exact prescription of the old lenses. Unfortunately, the new lenses never gave me clear vision. A film again seemed to develop on the lenses within 30 seconds of inserting them. Office sent the lenses back to manufacturer to be sure there was nothing on the lenses causing the film. They assured us that there was not. I went back to pick up the lenses this morning and I am still having trouble with filming.
Do you have any idea what could be causing this? Thanks Read the rest of this entry »
