A Historical Insight Into Contact Lenses

The origin of contact lens could be traced back to sixteenth century. A good number of inventors or scientists have contributed to the evolution and modification of the concept behind contact lenses.

Don't Neglect Red Eyes

The common eye symptom red eyes is most commonly mistaken for viral disease-conjunctivitis. But this symptom is also present in some serious vision threatening eye diseases. so it is always advised to diagnose properly before treatment. The duration between the onset of the disease and initiation of the treatment has got an important role on the final result.

Do Reading Glasses Really Weaken Your Eyesight?

Have you noticed more and more of your friends reaching for their glasses? Does the mere act of wearing glasses make you dependent on them? Learn the facts about why you might need glasses and what they are really doing for you.

Dry Eyes Burning You Out?

'Dry eyes' refers literally to what it means - the eyes not having enough of hydration. Why does this happen? It could be because of a lack of the watery secretion of the tear glands.

Lasik Surgery - Seeing The World Like You Once Did

More and more people with vision problems are turning to LASIK to correct their vision. LASIK, which stands for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis, is generally a safe, reliable and painless way to improve vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses. Thanks to new advances in laser technology, LASIK is the most commonly performed refractive surgery procedure that is used to correct refractive errors in the eye, such as moderate to high degrees of myopia or nearsightedness, hyperopia or farsightedness, and astigmatism or distorted vision.

Pros And Cons Of Sunbathing With Contacts

There are no problems with sunbathing with your contacts on. They can stand that much of heat. However, you might feel slight discomfort in your eyes due to the swelling of your cornea, which makes the lenses sit tighter...

Contact Lenses Explained

Discover what kinds of contact lenses are available and how to take care of them.

The Effects of Sun on the Eyes

Hot weather, stronger sun, sun bathing, swimming pools, air conditioning and dry atmospheres are all factors that can adversely affect the eye and cause vision problems.

Wavefront Lasik Old Meets New

Lasik technology has many different levels. Wavefront Lasik is simply one of the many levels that add to the remarkable success that Lasik laser eye procedures give to their patients today. Wavefront is a technology that has been used for many years now, but only lately begun being used for sight procedures and surgeries.

Laser Eye Surgery Clinics

There are many laser eye surgery clinics all over the country. These clinics are usually private clinics with their own set of laser surgeons, eye doctors, and specialists. Clinics are involved with the patient before, during, and after the procedure. Before going through with the procedure, several tests are done on the eye that is to be operated on. These tests can either be done at the laser surgery clinic or with your personal eye doctor.

Discount Color Contacts - How to Get the Best Deal

If you make comparison between online contact lens shops and color contact lens prices at the doctor's office, you will see that online you can get your lenses 50 to 70 % less. But you may ask, why such big difference? Are the lenses sold online poor in quality?

The Incredible, But Not Edible, Disposable Contact Lens

Many of us have the experience of having eye problems like astigmatism or myopia. These problems may be genetic or may be due to constant eye-strain or abuse. Whatever the cause, eye-problems usually mean having to wear corrective eyeglasses. However, many people disdain having to wear eyeglasses.

Hybrid Contact Lenses - The Choice for Clear Sight and Great Comfort

You probably know all about soft contact lenses. And you may have heard of the advantages of hard or gas permeable lenses. But have you heard of the new hybrid contact lenses? Are these the answer for improved vision and comfort?

The Return of Extended Wear Lenses

The extended wear lenses have staged a comeback. These lenses have comeback riding on the wave of disposable lenses, which reduces a few risks. Since one has to replace them periodically, the chances of harmful deposits are curtailed.