These days, eyeglasses can look pretty cool. Still, the day may come when your child asks you for contact lenses. According to a Consumer Update from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are pros – and cons – to consider. The FDA regulates contact lenses and certain contact lens care products as medical… Continue reading What If Your Child Wants Contact Lenses?
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Keeping Your Eyes Safe during The Coronavirus Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands to help prevent spreading germs during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what about those who wear prescription contacts and glasses? Are there added risks to touching your eyes during a pandemic like COVID-19? Here, from ophthalmologists and… Continue reading Keeping Your Eyes Safe during The Coronavirus Pandemic
Watch Out for “Fashion” Contact Lenses
Cosmetic contacts lenses – also known as costume or decorative contact lenses – can change the way your eye looks without correcting your vision. While they may seem like just another fashion accessory, the fact is all contacts require a prescription. Anyone who sells you lenses without getting a copy of your prescription or verifying… Continue reading Watch Out for “Fashion” Contact Lenses
A Contact Lens that Gives Feedback to Doctors
Scientists report that they have developed a contact lens that will tell them how much of a medication is actually making its way into the eye. The visual indicator could help eye doctors and patients readily determine whether these medications are doing what they’re supposed to be doing. Eyes are adept at keeping things out.… Continue reading A Contact Lens that Gives Feedback to Doctors
Keeping an Eye on Dangerous Contact Lens Habits
8 Horror Stories That Will Make You Rethink Your Contact Lens Habits Have you ever considered licking your contact lens when contact solution wasn’t available or buying contact lenses online to save money? Contact lenses are one of the safest options for vision correction, but that doesn’t mean people can take them for granted. Many… Continue reading Keeping an Eye on Dangerous Contact Lens Habits
5 Tips for A Healthy Vacation
From the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), strategies to make your vacation healthy. Avoid Tanning; Be Sun Safe Thinking about getting a “healthy tan” over vacation? Think again. Any increase in skin pigment (called “melanin”) is a sign of damage. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause wrinkles and dark spots among other problems—and… Continue reading 5 Tips for A Healthy Vacation
Contact Lens Solutions With Hydrogen Peroxide: To Avoid Injury, Follow All Instructions
If you wear contact lenses, the way you clean them can affect your vision and health. Following instructions and taking note of product warnings is especially important if you use a solution that contains hydrogen peroxide. Here is advice from the FDA. Background The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates contact lenses and certain contact… Continue reading Contact Lens Solutions With Hydrogen Peroxide: To Avoid Injury, Follow All Instructions