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The lifespan of contact lenses depends on whether you have reusable or disposable lenses
PRK and LASIK are both laser eye surgeries that can help you see better, but they’re different in technique, recovery time and who can benefit
Eye exams are recommended once a year, especially if you have risk factors like vision loss, diabetes or a family history of eye disease
Keep your eyes healthy by not sleeping in your contacts, properly caring for your lenses and wearing eye protection when necessary
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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
The plain answer is ‘no’ — ingredients meant to clean and disinfect your contact lenses can cause irritation, redness or dryness to your eyes
Apply a cold compress, use antihistamine eye drops and limit salt to help reduce puffiness
It takes millions of moving parts within the eye to make the power of vision possible
Even napping with contacts in can lead to eye infections, lens displacement and dry eyes
Cosmetic procedures such as iris implants and corneal tattooing bring a risk of vision loss
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