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Person in shower, with water running over their face

November 22, 2024/Eye Care

Can You Shower With Contacts?

While it may seem harmless, showering — or even swimming or washing your face — with contacts in can cause sensitivity to light, irritation and even an infection

November 20, 2024/Eye Care

Can You Use Contact Solution as Eye Drops?

The plain answer is ‘no’ — ingredients meant to clean and disinfect your contact lenses can cause irritation, redness or dryness to your eyes

Hand holding plastic contact lens tweezer with contact in it, with contact lens container on table

August 23, 2024/Eye Care

What Happens When You Sleep With Your Contacts In?

Even napping with contacts in can lead to eye infections, lens displacement and dry eyes

Person holding contact lenses case in one hand and glasses in the other hand

August 1, 2024/Eye Care

Contacts vs. Glasses: Which Is Best for You?

Both have pros and cons, but ultimately it’s a personal decision only you can make

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Female patient in eye examination room with doctor

February 5, 2024/Eye Care

LASIK vs. SMILE: Which Is Right for You?

Both procedures are about equally effective, but which is better depends on your vision needs and current conditions

December 24, 2020/Eye Care

Tips to Avoid Eye Infection from Contacts

Keep your eyes healthy by not sleeping in your contacts, properly caring for your lenses and wearing eye protection when necessary

January 9, 2019/Eye Care

How Often Should I Change My Contact Lenses?

The short answer from an optometrist

Could You Be Allergic to Your Contact Lenses or Solution?

December 8, 2016/Eye Care

Can You Have a Contact Lens Allergy?

While rare, it’s possible to have an allergic reaction to materials used in contact lenses or ingredients found in contact solution

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