Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are safe and convenient vision correction devices. Whether you are new to contacts or already wear them, find useful fact and tips about wearing contact lenses.

An overview of contacts.

Disposables are the most common type of contact lenses. Disposable contacts are made to be worn for a period of time, then thrown out and replaced with a new pair of lenses.

An image gallery of color contact lens choices.

If you could change your eye color with contacts, what color would you choose?

Many people enjoy changing or enhancing their natural eye color by wearing colored contact lenses. How do you feel about colored contacts? Do you think they enhance a person's features or make them look ridiculous? Would you consider wearing colored contacts to change your eye color? If you already wear colored contacts, which color do you prefer?

Learn about the various types of multifocal intraocular contact lenses.

Wearing contact lenses increases the risk of developing dangerous eye infections. Are silicone hydrogel lenses a safer alternative to regular soft contact lenses?

This quick test will determine eye dominance. Find your dominant eye.

Decorative contact lenses have become quite popular in recent years, with demand increasing during the Halloween season. Special effect contact lenses are available with or without corrective power, so people who don't usually need contact lenses or glasses may still wear them.

If you wear contacts, it is vital that you understand the importance of proper lens care. Properly caring for your lenses can prevent serious eye infections, some that could even cause blindness. Below are the top 10 ways for contact lens users to minimize the chance of developing an eye infection.

Many contact lens wearers with allergies seem to encounter discomfort during certain times of the year. This discomfort is due largely to allergens in the air that become adhered to contact lenses. The allergens seem to cause miserable symptoms such as itchy, watery and swollen eyes. Here are five tips to help you through the periods of discomfort.

Contact lenses are medical devices that should be properly fitted and cared for to maintain healthy eyes and vision. Follow the guidelines below when ordering contact lenses online.

If you develop red eyes while wearing contact lenses , consider it a warning sign. While a contact lens may seem small and harmless, you must keep in mind that it is a foreign body resting on the surface of your eye. If your eyes turn red while wearing your contacts, it may mean you are simply overwearing them. However, there are many conditions that can cause increased eye redness while wearing…

Kids and Contact Lenses - Contact Lenses and Kids

Learn about contact lens options for people with presbyopia.

How do you find the most comfortable contact lens?