The rigid gas permeable contact lenses was proven to help improved topographic parameters right after cross-linking in order to stabilize progressive keratoconus. Such study was done by comparing 15 eyes that do not have any contact lenses on to 12 eyes that were fitted with contact lenses for one to ten weeks right after surgery. The [...]
Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses Help Improve Topographic Values after Cross-linking
by CB on 19. Dec, 2011 in Contact Lens Information
The Dangers of Wearing Cosmetic Colour Contact Lenses
by CB on 17. Dec, 2011 in Contact Lens Information
Cosmetic Colour Contact Lenses can greatly enhance your overall look, giving you a cool effect, a perfect pair to your Halloween costume. But do you know that wearing non prescription contact lenses can cause permanent damage to your eyes, especially if you are not careful? Non Prescription Colour Contact Lenses Can Be Easily Bought Online [...]
Crazy Contact Lenses Get Blinding Health Warning
by CB on 15. Dec, 2011 in Contact Lens Information
Monster-inspired Crazy Contact Lenses that are being used to complete an overall Halloween costumes are widely sold all over the Internet, as well as on some novelty shops. However, three ophthalmology groups have warned consumers about the danger of wearing these cosmetic contact lenses. Wearing Non-prescription Crazy Contact Lenses Is Dangerous Pairing your Halloween costume [...]
Torn Corneas and Vision Problems Lead to Stealth Recall of Toric Contact Lenses
by CB on 13. Dec, 2011 in Contact Lens Information
The Federal Health Officials threatened to issue public warning against the Toric Contact Lenses that were recalled by Copper Vision Inc. and were widely being sold at Walmart, Costco and LensCrafters. This was announced after increasing details of eye problems ranging from blurry vision to torn corneas were reported by users of such contact lenses. [...]
The American Optometric Association Launched a Website Dedicated to Educate the Public on the Proper Care and Maintenance of Daily Contact Lenses
by CB on 11. Dec, 2011 in Contact Lens Information
More and more people are now wearing Daily Contact Lenses, either for vision correction purposes or for cosmetic purposes. And because of this, the American Optometric Association (AOA) launched a website, www.ContactLensSafety.org, in order to address all consumer queries about the proper handling of all types of contact lenses, especially the Daily Contact Lenses. The [...]
THE IMPORTANCE OF USING CONTACT LENS SOLUTION IN CLEANING YOUR CONTACTS
by CB on 09. Dec, 2011 in Contact Lens Information
Contact lens solution is divided into two main groups – the all-in-one multipurpose solution and peroxide based disinfection system. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages. Difference of Multipurpose Solution to Peroxide Based Disinfection System Multipurpose solutions are considered as the mainstay of modern contact lens cleaning solutions because of their ease of use. The [...]
Some Facts about Therapeutic Contacts
by CB on 07. Dec, 2011 in Contact Lens Information
Therapeutic Contacts are also known as bandage lenses, a special type of contact lens that is worn for therapeutic reasons, such as the treatment of corneal eye diseases, and many more. Although therapeutic contact lenses are used primarily to correct refractive errors, in some cases, the lenses are being used to enhance the delivery of [...]
When to Wear a Pair of Medical Contacts?
by CB on 05. Dec, 2011 in Contact Lens Information
The Medical Contacts are contact lenses that are used for medical and therapeutic purposes in order to aid any complications or illnesses relating to the wearing of contact lens. There are times where a patient needs a special kind of lenses for medical purposes, after an eye surgery is done of if the vision cannot [...]
Ontario MP Pushes the Regulation of Cosmetic Coloured Contacts
by CB on 03. Dec, 2011 in Contact Lens Information
The Members of the Parliament of Ontario have pushed a bill concerning the regulation of cosmetic Coloured Contacts. They feel the need to do this in order to protect consumers from eye infection that results from buying non-prescription Coloured Contacts for cosmetic purposes. Cosmetic Coloured Contacts Will Be Reclassified as a Medical Device Pat Davidson [...]
A Large Number of Online Shopper for Discount Contact Lenses Has Greatly Increased
by CB on 01. Dec, 2011 in Contact Lens Information
“It’s unfortunate to know that a lot of people do not realize that some online companies that sell discount contact lenses do not really care about your eye’s health when they sell this cheap eyewear to you.“ this statement was from Dr. Lil Linton, an optometrist based in Perth-Andover and the president of the Canadian [...]
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