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Keep your eyes healthy by not sleeping in your contacts, properly caring for your lenses and wearing eye protection when necessary
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
It takes millions of moving parts within the eye to make the power of vision possible
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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
Both have pros and cons, but ultimately it’s a personal decision only you can make
Peepers get pink for lots of reasons, from allergies to closed-angle glaucoma
While it’s best to fix amblyopia during childhood, it can also be addressed as an adult
Preserving your social life and protecting your mental health are key to living well with vision loss
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