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May 17, 2008
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Contact LensesEverything You Want to Know
Contacts are available for those of us who are nearsighted, farsighted, or for those with astigmatism. Regardless of your prescription, you will find there's a wide variety of contact lenses from which to choose. Some of the more common contact lenses available are:
To make things even better contact lenses have significantly been reduced in price, especially for those who purchase online! Discount Contact Lenses - OnlineBefore you can purchase discount contact lenses online you will first need to visit your optometrist. Your optometrist will fit you with the proper contact lenses for your eyes. Afterwards you can purchase replacement contacts from many of the reputable online vendors. These vendors sell the same contact lenses your optometrist does, but at huge discounts! Types of Contact LensesPlease feel free to navigate this site, you will find a lot of information about the different types of contact lenses available, including: Disposable Contact LensesThis section includes information about all disposable lenses, from daily disposables, to frequent replacement lenses, as well as extended wear lenses. Disposable lenses offer the widest selection and are available in toric, bifocal, or as colored contacts. Vial LensesThis section has information on vial lenses (conventional lenses). These lenses can last up to a year withou replacement and are available in toric, bifocal, or as colored contacts. Bifocal LensesThese lenses are made for a condition known as presbyopia, making it possible for you to see clearly when focusing both close-up and far-away. Toric LensesThese lenses are made for people with astigmatism. They are soft lenses designed with two prescriptions oriented in a particular way. Should you have a high degree of astigmatism such that toric lenses do not allow you to have crisp vision, you may find that RGP lenses are a better fit for you. RGP LensesThese lenses are hard lenses. While most contact lenses are made of a soft hydrogel material, hard contact lenses are also a very commendable choice, particularly if you suffer from a high degree of astigmatism. They are made of a silicone-based material which does not mould itself to your eye and therefore presents a whole new system of wearing and cleaning. Colored ContactsThere are four basic types of colored contact lenses: enhancement tint, opaque color tint, light-filtering tint, and visibility tint. Of these the enhancement tint and opaque color tint contact lenses are intended to cosmetically change the color of your eyes. Light-filtering tint colored contact lenses are intended to enhance color vision, such as enhancing the yellowy-green of a tennis ball. And lastly visibility tint colored contacts are used exclusively for assisting with locating the lens when it's not in your eyes. Vision Related Articles
Our commitment to you is valuable and useful content, as such we are constantly adding new contact lens articles and general vision articles to this website. You can find these articles in the
Vision ArticlesAstigmatism - Just what is astigmatism?Bacterial Eye Infections - Bacterial eye infections and contact lenses. Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) - A minor, yet common eye condition. Contact Lens ArticlesAcuvue Contacts - Comfortable vision, with flexible wearing schedules.Contact Lens History - The concept of the contact lens dates back to 1508! Contact Lens Solution - The different types and brands of CL solutions. Contact Lenses and Dry Eyes - What you can do about your dry eyes. Contact Prescription Numbers - Prescription numbers explained. Contact vs. Eyeglass Prescription - Why they're different. Corneal Refractive Therapy - Cheaper, safer alternative to laser eye surgery. Diabetes and Contacts - Diabetics can still wear contact lenses! How To Put Contacts In - The Right Way! Silicone Hydrogel Contacts - Acuvue Advance, Oasys, Purevision, & O2 Optix. UV Contact Lenses - Protecting your eyes from harmful UV. Wearing Contacts Overnight - Health Concerns for Daily Wear Lenses. Disposable Lens ArticlesO2 Optix - A revolutionary increase in oxygen permeability.Bifocal Contact Lens ArticlesMonovision - An Alternative to Bifocal Contact Lenses.Presbyopia - Just what is presbyopia? Toric Contact Lens ArticlesSpherical vs. Toric - Spherical and toric contact lens differences.Colored Contact Lens ArticlesMaxsight Contact Lenses - Performance enhancing contact lenses.Theatrical Contact Lenses - Enjoy crazy colored contacts all year round! Contact Lens FAQsOur Contact Lens FAQ section provides answers for frequently asked questions we receive regarding contact lenses. As we receive more and more questions through the AskUs feature, we'll continue adding the common questions to this FAQ. General Contact Lens FAQsCan a contact lens get lost behind your eye?Can contact lenses cause cornea damage? Can I wear contact lenses if I have allergies? Can I wear contact lenses while swimming? How old do you have to be to wear contact lenses? Why are regular eye exams necessary for contact lens wearers? Who can wear contact lenses? Disposable Contact Lens FAQsCan I wear my contacts past the replacement schedule?How often should I replace contacts that are worn only part-time? What will happen if I wear a contact lens that doesn't fit properly? Specialty Contact Lens FAQsDo color contact lenses work for dark eyes?Do I need a prescription if I just want contacts to change my eye color? How do bifocal contact lenses work? Why is it dangerous to buy theatrical contact lenses without a prescription? Why is there a blur to the side when I wear color contact lenses?
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