Lens Care

Experts say colored contacts that create vampire or zombie eyes for Halloween can cause damage to the eyes. Make sure you have a prescription before using them. Considering zombie eyes for your Halloween costume this year? How about red vampire eyes? You can achieve this look by using decorative or ...

If you’re a contact lens wearer, who also suffers from allergies, here’s our list of the top ten tips to limit your exposure and keep yourself and your eyes safe from allergens. Always check the pollen count in your local area in the morning. This way you’ll know of any risks and what ...

Various factors can cause your contact lenses to hurt, which is why we recommend you see your optometrist or ophthalmologist should you experience pain or discomfort. An eye care professional will be able to determine the underlying problem accurately. Your contact lenses could hurt as a result of lens-specific or ...

Your eyes could be hurting from your contact lenses for a couple of reasons; however, it is most likely down to them not being the right fit for your eyes. It’s advisable to have a copy of your prescription with you when you order your lenses so that you know you’re ordering ...

It’s always best to speak with your optician regarding how you wear your contact lenses and how long you should wear them for. However, general practice goes that you shouldn’t wear most contact lenses for longer than 10-12 hours a day. The problems posed by wearing your contact lenses for ...

Layering costume contacts over prescription contacts is not safe for your eyes, as it can reduce oxygen to the eyes and impact the prescription component. More Tips For Costume Contacts Wearers Costume contacts are just part of your Halloween or cosplay look. Take note of these safety tips for wearing ...

Contact lenses are thin, clear discs that are placed onto the outer layer of your eye (cornea). Like eyeglasses, contact lenses work to correct your vision. The National Eye Institute estimates that 45 million Americans wear contact lenses. When you wear contacts, there are some important things to know — like always keeping them ...

The novel coronavirus can enter your body through your eyes, in addition to your nose and mouth. When someone who has SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) sneezes, coughs, or even talks, they spread droplets that contain the virus. You’re most likely to breathe in those droplets, but the virus can also enter ...

Sometimes a soft contact lens will rip or tear when you put it into your eye. If this happens, take the lens out of your eye immediately and replace it with a new one. Torn contact lenses have rough edges that can scratch your eye. Additionally, a torn lens can’t ...

About one-third of all contact wearersTrusted Source fall asleep with their lenses in, and most wake up with nothing more serious than a little dryness they can blink away with a few eye drops. Some contacts are even FDA-approved for sleep. But isn’t it safe to sleep in contacts if they’re approved ...