NEW DELHI, DEC 17:  Almost nine months after Bausch and Lomb withdrew its contact lens cleaner from markets across the world including India for causing rashes and irritation, US-based eye care products maker Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) is recalling batches from the US, Japan and Indian markets due to reported sterility risk with its multipurpose […]

By Sarah Harker
AFTER years spent living in a world of blurred shapes and images, John Sullivan can finally see the light after a groundbreaking cornea transplant.
John, aged 37, first started having problems with his sight when he was 11.
What seemed to be short sightedness could not be corrected with glasses and, aged 16, he was […]

Children 8 to 12 years old are just as adept as teenagers at handling and wearing contact lenses.
“Optometrists traditionally don’t prescribe contact lenses to children until they are at least 12 years old,” said Jeffrey Walline, an assistant professor of optometry at Ohio State University. “But we found that younger children are just as responsible […]

(PRLEAP.COM) Contact lens wearers face a 1% chance of developing a serious eye infection over a 30 year period, according to recent research carried out in the United States.
The primary reason for this is the failure to look after lenses properly.
In other words, not following contact lens care advice can lead to the development of […]

Although they may not sound like it at first, cheap contact lenses may very well be appealing to a large audience. As the name implies, cheap contacts don’t cost a lot of money. While some brands of contacts may be very expensive, there are other brands that don’t cost a lot. When you compare them, […]

Hard, or rigid contacts are comprised of material that is known as PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate). This material is very rigid, and doesn’t contain near as much water as soft contacts. With that in mind, taking care of and cleaning hard lenses is very different that cleaning and maintaining soft contact lenses.
Before you purchase a pair of […]

Its no secret that contact lenses are the best alternative to glasses. They are easy to use, although they must be taken care of. There are several ways that you can take care of your contact lenses, which will ensure that they stay healthy and remain comfortable when you wear them.
Before you put your contacts […]

Over the last several years, there have been many improvements in contact lenses. As a whole, contacts are the best alternative to wearing glasses. They are comfortable, don’t hang off your face, and above all - they are affordable. Among the many types of contact lenses available on the market, are the extended wear contacts. […]

Even though you can buy contact lenses through local stores and your optician’s office, most people choose to buy their contact lenses online. Buying online is much easier than the traditional way, and offers several advantages as well. This day and age, buying online is a much smarter decision, and much easier than buying the […]

As most of us know, contact lenses are the best alternative to glasses. They are small, plastic shaped discs that are made to correct eyesight problems like nearsightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness, and other problems. Contact lenses are also used by those who have had cataract surgery, as they can help the eyes to heal a bit […]