Parents will often ask optometrists if contact lenses are safe and appropriate for kids. The answer is Yes, they certainly can be – but it really depends on the child. Approximately four million American kids under 18 wear contacts. There is no age requirement for contact lenses – a child’s eyes are able to accept…
The importance of proper care and handling of contact lenses is often underestimated by contact lens wearers. Have you ever asked yourself, “Why shouldn’t I extend the life of my contacts by wearing them a few extra days?” or said “It’s so much more convenient to sleep in my contacts than to take the time…
Contact lens technology has come a long way. From 1887, when the first contact lens was produced out of glass, to 1996, when one-day disposable contact lenses were introduced, contact lenses have changed shape and material over the years. Each improvement has increased the comfort, convenience and healthiness of contacts. However, one thing has not…
As we enter the dog-days of summer, where heat abounds, pools beckon, and green grass turns a little drier, those of us who wear contact lenses may find them drying out or causing discomfort. How can we prevent contact lens dryness or irritation during the summer? Wear sunglasses. Much as this is a no-brainer to…
