Contacts often have a slight tint at their edges, so you can look closely in a mirror to tell if a contact lens is still in your eye. […]
How to Tell If a Contact Lens Is Still in Your Eye
What Are the Benefits of Daily Contact Lenses?
Traditional contact lens care and maintenance can be a hassle. Daily disposable contact lenses can provide several advantages that simplify their care and use. The benefits of daily contact lenses range from health benefits like reduced chance of infection, to convenience benefits in terms of care and travel, to economic benefits like overall savings. Whether […]
Are Contact Lenses Prescriptions the Same as Glasses?
Glasses and contact lenses sit on your face in different positions so they don’t use the same prescription. When fitting contact lenses, your optometrist needs to get a whole new set of measurements to ensure the prescription you receive is the one you need! […]
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?
Scleral contacts are an alternate type of contacts that rest on the scleral or white part of the eyes for increased comfort and can offer an array of benefits for those who have astigmatism, presbyopia, dry eye syndrome, or other vision-related issues. […]
What Happens During a Contact Lens Fitting?
A contact lens fitting isn’t like a normal comprehensive eye exam. During a contact fitting, your optometrist will inspect the health of your eyes, take measurements of your eyes, and provide a trial pair of contacts to confirm they have the right fit for your eyes. […]
What Are Ortho-K Lenses?
Also known as orthokeratology, ortho-k lenses are worn overnight and can temporarily reshape the cornea to improve vision throughout the day. […]
Can You Use Eye Drops With Contacts?
Going from wearing eyeglasses all the time to using contact lenses instead is a massive quality of life improvement for many people. Unfortunately, if someone is prone to dry eye syndrome, wearing contacts can aggravate these symptoms. If dry eyes are a common problem you have, hope is not lost. There are a couple of […]
Do Contact Lenses Expire?
Whether you have traditional or specialty contact lenses, caring for them is essential for your eye health. Removing, cleaning, and replacing your contact lenses when needed can help prevent potential problems. With the maintenance contacts need, do they ever expire? Continue reading to learn more about contact lenses, including if they expire and how you […]
Do I Need an Eye Test for Contact Lenses?
Glasses are incredible advancements in medical technology that can correct various vision problems. However, they are not suitable for everyone’s lifestyle. Contact sports or manual jobs requiring eye protection make contact lenses more desirable in many situations. If you’ve never had contact lenses, you’ll need to book a contact lens fitting exam. Even if you’ve […]
Can Ontario Optometrists Prescribe Contact Lens Prescriptions?
Can Ontario Optometrists Prescribe Contact Lens Prescriptions? Finding the right contact lenses can be challenging—the prescription can also be complicated depending on any vision issues you may have. Booking an exam with your optometrist is the first step to finding the right contact lenses for you. But, what are the different types of contact lenses? […]
