Whether you are putting on prescription contact lenses to improve vision or cosmetic lenses to change the color of your eyes, the insertion instructions are the same. It will probably feel strange the first time, however, after successfully...
Contacts help millions of people enjoy better vision without the bulk and inconvenience of wearing glasses, but that doesn't mean contacts are without problems. Understanding the proper care and maintenance of contact lenses as well as the risk...
Contact lenses have evolved in leaps and bounds since the first polymethyl methacrylate hard lens was introduced in the 1940s, with newer materials such as silicone-hydrogel offering greater comfort, ease and extension of wear. However, while...
The concept of wearing lenses in the human eye was considered as far back as the 1400s by Leonardo da Vinci. Dr. Gary Heiting, writing for All About Vision, states that the first glass contact lenses were produced in 1887 or 1888. Since the...
According to the American Optometric Association, "Contact lenses are among the safest forms of vision correction when patients follow the proper care and wearing instructions provided by their eye doctor." Wearing contact lenses offers many...
Special effect contact lenses are available as prescription and non-prescription lenses and in a variety of colors and styles. Prescription contact lenses correct a persons's vision; non-prescription lenses do not change a person's vision but the...
Progressive lenses, also called no-line or invisible bifocals, are the most popular type of bifocal lenses, according to the June 2009 issue of "Eye Care Professional Magazine." Cosmetically, the lenses look nice, and progressive lenses offer a...
The Eye Care Source website states that eyeglass lenses are available in three basic types of material: plastic, glass and polycarbonate. Each material has specific features and benefits. A person's vision correction and prescription and how the...
The contact lens prescription is essential for the proper vision correction and fit of the lenses. Without the prescription, you cannot, by law, obtain your lenses. You can, however, obtain your prescription from your eye care provider and then...
Eyeglass wearers can combine fashionable frames with superior lenses for the best in vision correction. Whatever your prescription, technological advances have made a variety of lens types available. Your optical professional can guide you to the...
The Vision Council of America estimates that in 2010, there are 174 million corrective lens wearers in the United States. Whether the choice is eyeglasses or contact lenses, the basic process is the same. These lenses bend rays of light so that...
It seems as if mankind has always been searching for and designing new and better ways to beautify the body. In recent years, developers of cosmetic technology have created contact lenses that can truly make your brown eyes blue. There are four...
Dark circles are dark-toned blemishes that develop just beneath the eyes. They are not a medical condition, but can affect your appearance by adding years to your age, making you look tired and worn out or marring an otherwise healthy complexion....
Contact lenses, also known simply as contacts, are thin disks of plastic that float on the surface of your eyes to correct vision. According to the American Optometric Association, over 30 million Americans wear contact lenses. Whether you...
Though used for cosmetic purposes to change your eye color, colored contact lenses are still considered medical devices. Federal law prohibits sellers from providing you with any type of contacts, even colored lenses, without a valid prescription....
Bifocal lenses and glasses are prescribed to correct a condition called presbyopia. People with presbyopia have problems seeing up close and at a distance. Rather than having two pairs of prescription glasses, one for near viewing and one for...
Acuvue is a registered trade name for a brand of the first disposable contact lenses that became available on the market in the 1980s. Although they are disposable daily lenses, they can be worn up to 7 days. Acuvue 2 is an upgraded product that...
Nearsightedness, also called myopia, causes good near vision but poor vision in the distance. This results from the eye not having a perfectly round shape, which changes the focus point of light entering the eye. Eye doctors detect nearsightedness...
Contact lenses provide flexibility eyeglasses cannot give to those with vision issues. There are a variety of lenses manufactured for a variety of sight problems, as well as for cosmetic purposes. Almost everyone is now a candidate for some type...
The skin provides a protective covering for the bones, muscles and organs of the body. Since it is the largest organ, it requires regular care to maintain proper function. Good skin care reduces the chance of infection and can help prevent acne....
Food coloring has been used as far back as the early Egyptians and gives our favorite foods an array of bright and enticing colors. Found in many food products, medications, cosmetics and contact lenses, food coloring has been monitored primarily...
Contact lenses offer an attractive alternative for those who have vision defects but prefer not to wear glasses. There are a wide variety of different contact lenses on the market. Some are geared to special vision needs, others offer...
Contact lenses are a convenient way for active people to correct their vision. It is important to remember that, although contact lenses may feel so comfortable that you forget that you are wearing them, they do require care. Following the proper...
MedlinePlus reports that most bumps on the eyelids are styes. These swollen, red lumps are accompanied by irritation, sensitivity to light and soreness around the area. Though styes typically improve on their own, complications arise when...
A white pimple on the eyelid can stay rather small and barely noticeable or it can grow, swell and become painful. A pimple-like growth may be a result of using expired cosmetics or improperly cleaned contact lenses. While the growth is generally...
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva is the membrane of the eyelid and eye surface. If the conjunctiva gets inflamed, it will turn red and swell. The eye may burn and itch and it...
Since you blink about 15 times in a minute, your eye lids get a constant workout. Bumps on your eye lids, especially painful ones, can irritate your eye area and make you uncomfortable. They can also appear unsightly, which can harm your...
Almost everyone has to use optical aids like bifocals for reading by the age of 50. Presbyopia is the gradual loss of the eye's ability to adjust and focus when trying to read or see up close, according to the National Eye Institute. Luckily,...
