If you're one of the millions of Americans who opt for contact lenses over glasses, inserting your contacts each morning will soon become part of your daily routine. As you insert your contacts, it's important that you make sure your contacts are...
When you suffer from presbyopia, you have difficulty focusing on objects up close. This condition typically appears after you turn 40 and is considered a natural part of the aging process of the eye, according to the American Optometric...
Making the transition from glasses to contacts may take some practice as you learn to properly care for your new lenses. With help from your optometrist, you can learn more about the care needs for the specific type of lenses that you use. Most...
Pocket binoculars sometimes lack the quality of larger binoculars, but this does not have to be the case. Look for binoculars that have a focus capacity of 8 feet or more; moving lenses and knobs that turn easily, but offer enough resistance to...
When you wear soft contact lenses, you don't have to worry about them slipping off during exercise, getting fogged up during bad weather or changing the look of your face. This increased convenience only comes after you master the art of putting...
There are various methods and means for cleaning modern-day contact lenses, but every procedure starts from the same premise: that your hands are clean. The daily grime, dirt and bacteria of the day collects on your fingers and hands. When you...
Macular degeneration is a deteriorative disease of the eye that typically affects the elderly. Although macular degeneration cannot be reversed, the use of certain vitamins, antioxidants and minerals may slow disease progression. These compounds...
More than 32 million Americans wear contact lenses, and at some point every one of them has had to learn to clean them. Though "no-rub" solutions purport to clean your lenses overnight with no rubbing, some bacteria can form biofilms that are...
Corneal edema is swelling resulting from damage to the interior lining of the cornea. This damage can occur from trauma, eye surgery, overuse of contact lenses, toxins, glaucoma or endothelial disorders. Corneal swelling can result in a number of...
Most people don't pay attention to shoulder function when performing activities, yet shoulders are key for upper body movement. The ball-and-socket construction of shoulders allows for a variety of movements other body joints aren't capable of....
When you first get contact lenses, it may seem difficult to remove them. Your eye doctor may want you to show him that you are able to insert and remove them without difficulty. Follow all your eye doctor's instructions carefully to avoid damaging...
Imagine a world where your vision is blurry. You go to the optometrist and are diagnosed with astigmatism, a defect in the cornea (surface layer of the eye) that can wreak havoc on your vision. You refuse to wear glasses and your doctor provides...
At birth, your baby can see only what is right in front of her. During the first year, her eyes mature. She develops the ability to tell the difference between colors, see distant objects and use her eyes to help coordinate the movements of her...
Toric contact lenses, designed for people who have astigmatism (irregularly shaped cornea), are similar to ordinary soft and RGP (Rigid Gas Permeable) lenses. In fact, the only difference is the shape. Toric contact lenses curve at different...
Erythromycin is a frequently prescribed antibiotic that's available in many forms-- including tablets, capsules and suspensions for oral use; powders and solutions for intravenous or intramuscular injection; and gels and ointments for topical and...
Soft contact lenses, which are tiny, flexible plastic discs you place on the surface of your eye, improve your vision and appearance. According to MayoClinic.com, around 135 million people around the world wear contact lenses. Contact lenses come...
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, caused by proteins on the surface. Under normal circumstances, the proteins in the lens allow light to pass through. As we age, the proteins clump together and cloud an area of the lens. Damage and...
Acne is a skin condition that causes breakouts on the skin, usually on the face, back or chest. Acne can be blackheads, whiteheads or red pustules that protrude from the skin. When acne goes away, it can sometimes leave an unsightly red mark that...
For contact lens wearers, dry eyes can make it difficult to enjoy their contacts. The condition often is uncomfortable and frustrating. It's possible that your contact lens solution is to blame for your dry eye problems. However, since there are...
You can find boric acid, a weak acid derived from minerals, in powder or crystalline form in many drugstores, home goods stores and big box retailers. This powder has antimicrobial properties and, as such, can treat a number of minor health...
Wearing multifocal contact lenses gives individuals the ability to focus through different strength prescriptions, but through the same lens. The technology uses a single lens for each eye rather than multiple lenses. One of the most common types...
Toric contact lenses correct astigmatism caused by a slightly irregular-shaped cornea. They differ from regular lenses in that toric contact lenses have two powers: one to correct astigmatism, the other to correct near-sightedness or...
When it comes to contact lenses, one type no longer fits all. Contact lenses have come a long way since the hard plastic lenses of the 1950s. Today, in addition to hard lenses (vastly improved from those of 50 years ago), there are soft lenses...
Glaucoma is an eye disorder that can lead to blindness or low vision if left untreated. Two main issues are of concern when dealing with glaucoma: intraocular pressure (IOP) and fluid drainage. The optic nerve becomes damaged when the pressure in...
