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Oftentimes, contact lens wearers will skimp on their lens care because some of the solutions are costly and it seems like a good way to save some hard-earned cash. This is not a good idea.
Cutting corners can result in infections or irritations, and after one or two copays to your ophthalmologist or optometrist office you will probably spend more than what you saved in a year by cutting...
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Hygiene is critical to wearing your contact lenses
Contact lenses can significantly improve your vision but it’s very important to care for them properly to avoid potentially serious infections or other problems.
Your habits, supplies, and eye doctor are all essential to keeping your eyes healthy so it’s important to follow instructions for proper care and to call us if you have...
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Are you thinking about starting to wear contact lenses or switching to a different type of contact?
Wearing contacts can make a big difference in the way you see things – such as sharper details and brighter colors. And technology has made contacts more comfortable than ever.
While we look forward to discussing contact lenses and working closely with you to find the right type of lens to...
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When soft contact lenses first came on the scene, the ocular community went wild.
People no longer had to put up with the initial discomfort of hard lenses, and a more frequent replacement schedule surely meant better overall health for the eye, right?
In many cases this was so. The first soft lenses were made of a material called HEMA, a plastic-like polymer that made the lenses very...
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It's the summer and one of the most common questions I'm asked is, “Is it safe to swim with my contact lenses to go swimming?”
The answer I give to my patients is “NO."
Do millions of people swim with their contact lenses in? The answer is “Yes, they do, but it is NOT a recommended activity.’’ There are several reasons why, ranging from comfort issues to others that are far more sinister...
