Lens Care

Coronavirus can spread through the eyes — just as it does through the mouth or nose — through virus particles sprayed from the mouth or nose of an infected person, according to Frank Hwang, MD, ophthalmologist and cornea service director at Loma Linda University Health. “It’s more likely to breathe these tiny droplets in through ...

Gretchyn Bailey: Hi, everyone. I am Gretchyn Bailey with Optometry Times®, and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jill Woods. Jill is head of clinical research for the Center for Ocular Research and Education, or CORE, and she is lead author on a new paper that has just ...

Counterfeit contact lenses sold through a woman’s Facebook page were “extremely dangerous” and a “disaster waiting to happen”, a court has been told. The items from Alluring Lenses – run by Zahra Gillani – were analysed and found to be “defective”, prosecutors said. She ordered them via a Chinese-owned website, ...

It would seem natural to use tap water to clean your contact lenses, especially if you live in an area that has clean fresh water. Afterall, not only do we ingest fresh water, we swim in it and wash our bodies with it! We also use water to clean our ...

Although it’s safe to wear contacts with makeup on, there are a few things to keep in mind so they feel comfortable. Following these tips will also keep your vision clear and bright: Always wash your hands before touching your contact lenses Put on your contacts before applying makeup Take out ...

People who were contact lenses in the shower are at greater risk of losing their eyesight, according to a new study. The research reportedly found that people who wear their lenses while showering are seven times more likely to develop an eyesight-threatening infection. Researchers at the University of Southampton found ...

YOU wear them to help you see better. But keeping contact lenses in during showering and sleeping could make your eyesight even worse. It could even lead to blindness, doctors have warned. A study of 78 contact wearers in the UK, aged between 18 and 75, revealed the scale of ...

“Anytime you put something on or near your eye, you’re introducing risk,” says Dr. Immler. “The biggest risk is infection.” Dr. Immler says infection risks are lowest with daily disposable lenses because you use a fresh pair every day. For other lens types, follow good hygiene practices: Soak the lenses ...

When first developed, contact lenses were only available as hard lenses. Today’s hard lenses, called gas permeable, are much improved. They can be worn for up to a year without needing to be replaced as long as they are properly cared for. “Typically, the people who choose hard lenses have ...

Does wearing a face mask have your glasses fogging up ALL. DAY. LONG? Switching to contact lenses makes that pesky problem a thing of the past. (Plus, contact lenses are completely safe to wear during the coronavirus pandemic.) And contacts offer other advantages, too. They are available for people of all ages — optometrists can ...