Eye defects and eye diseases are common these days but with the use of advanced technology, you no longer need to feel left out. Spectacles or glasses that were used to correct vision problems earlier are now considered to be old fashioned, and a wide range of contact lenses have taken their place. These contact lenses have a delicate structure, can be bought at pocket friendly process and offer delightful effects. If you have a fetish for...more
Some people may be surprised that they may get free contact lenses. It is possible because there are so many contact lens manufacturers so that the competition is quite fierce. Contact lenses are the preferable choice for some people that they are not ready for laser eye surgery. And contact lenses offer a more natural appearance.In the United States, contact lenses require a valid prescription from an authentic eye doctor. Customers can go to...more
If you are just plain bored with the color of your eyes, then do not fret as you can now change your eye color as well as your entire look with the help of colored contact lenses. Contact lenses have been popular fashion accessories since ages but in the initial days of their discovery, there was not much a person with dark eyes could do to change the eye color. However, those days are long gone and today with the advent in technology, newer color contact lenses have been created especially fordark eyes. This article attempts to look into the various types of color contact lenses available for dark eyes as well as how to choose the right one for your eyes.Broadly, there are two types of colored contact lenses available in the market, the enhancement lenses and the opaque ones. The color of your eyes will actually dictate which lens you choose as the enhancement lenses are, as the name suggests, only for enhancing the existing color of your eyes and changing them minimally. Therefore, these lenses do not work well with dark eyes. However, the opaque color lenses are made of solid colors but with a clear center, which allows them to actually change the color of the iris, while...more
Before the invention of toric contact lenses, people inflicted with astigmatism could only resort to eyeglasses for vision correction. Those days could be an unpleasant memory for those who dislike eyeglasses. This limitation is simply because of an irregular shaped lens or cornea in an astigmatic patient. The aspheric lens shape of astigmatism...more
Most people will experience gradual vision loss as they age. Beginning at 40 years old, the most common vision problem is presbyopia. This defect affects the majority of old people. In detail, presbyopia is caused by the stiffening of the eyes lens. As a person becomes old, the lens gradually loses its ability to adjust and change shape in order to...more
Present now, a large group of individuals choose to wear contact lenses for vision correction, rather than the other two solutions including eyeglasses and laser eye surgery. It is well-known that any of these three solutions has its own pros and cons. Eyeglasses may become cumbersome to wear, because they can be easily broken and get scratched in the lenses or being stuck with frames. And some people just do not like their unnatural look. And for some folks, laser eye surgery is not suitable. Surgical solution is also quite expensive and involves certain risks.Contact lenses are commonly selected to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. There is much knowledge that should be known while choosing proper contact lenses. Only a proper pair of contact lenses can ensure right vision correction, eye health and comfort.In general, contact lenses come in two categories: soft and rigid. Hard or rigid contact lenses were the only choice in the past. This type requires longer time of adjustment. Soft contact lenses are generally more comfortable than rigid ones. On the current market, soft lenses are the majority. They are more and more popular...more
It is very interesting to note that although the concept of contact lenses was actually thought of in 1508 by Leonardo da Vinci, it only came into existence in the1970s, at least those that could be worn comfortably. However, we have come a long way...more
If you want to know more about contact lenses knowledge, then feel free to visit http://vision.firmoo.com/contact-lensesThe different categories of contact lenses By: zxaiiii About the Author Firmoo.com is the fastest growing...more
Bifocal Contact Lenses for PresbyopiaBifocal contact lenses are types of lenses that handle presbyopia. Addressing the said vision problem was started out by Dr. William Feinbloom long ago in 1938. The optometrist was challenged by the thought of...more
These days everything is subject to fashion trends of course; and this includes our eyes. As such, there has been somewhat of an explosion in the colored contact lenses market, though whilst they were initially quite expensive, this is not the case...more
To maintain the best vision care possible, it is recommended that individuals receive a full eye exam: - At least once between the ages of 20 and 29 - At least twice between the ages of 30 and 39 - Every two to four years between ages 40 and 64 -...more
Reasons to Give Up Those Negative Notions about Contact Lenses By: Chelsea Francis About the Author Chelsea Francis is part of a research and marketing team employed by Contact Lens King in order to keep...more