Ordering contact lenses through your optometrist is a direct way to protect your eye health while getting a comfortable, accurate fit. […]
Why You Should Order Contact Lenses with an Optometrist
Why Do My Eyes Hurt When I Wake Up?
The primary cause of this discomfort is often related to dry eye syndrome, a condition that affects millions worldwide. However, waking up with dry eyes and morning eye irritation can be attributed to several factors, including environmental conditions, medical issues, or contact lens issues. […]
Can You Wear Contact Lenses in the Pool?
The short answer is no. Swimming with contact lenses can cause eye infections, irritation, and other risks. Water, whether from a pool, lake, or ocean, can bring bacteria to your lenses, putting your eyes in danger. Let’s take a look at why it’s risky and what safer options you have. […]
How Long Do Contact Lenses Last?
If you’re a contact lens wearer, it’s natural to wonder how long your lenses really last. How often should you replace them? Do they have an expiration date? And what happens if you use them longer than recommended? Depending on the type of contact lenses, they can last anywhere from 1 day, to over a […]
Are Contact Lens & Eyeglass Prescriptions the Same?
Contact lenses and glasses are the two most popular forms of vision correction. But, just because they provide good visual clarity and comfort, doesn’t mean their prescriptions are interchangeable. Glasses and contacts have slightly different prescriptions because of their proximity to the eyes. Contacts sit directly on the eye’s corneal surface while glasses perch on […]
What Happens When You Sleep with Contact Lenses In?
Contact lenses help you see clearly without needing glasses. These lenses can provide long-lasting comfort and clear vision, but does this comfort last overnight? Can anything happen when you sleep with your contact lenses in? Since contact lenses directly touch your eyes, wearing them can put your eyes at a higher risk of infection, but […]
Do Contact Lenses Expire?
Contact lenses have revolutionized the way people see the world. You no longer need to rely entirely on glasses—instead, you can have clear, comfortable vision readily available at any time. Disposable contact lenses have plenty of benefits, but with all the convenience, many people wonder: do contact lenses expire? Every pair of contact lenses has […]
5 Things You Should Know About Contact Lens Safety
During these uncertain times, you may be wondering if it is still safe to be wearing contact lenses. Perhaps you have heard that wearing contact lenses increases your risk of contracting COVID-19, or maybe you heard that your glasses can be used as eye protection. To help answer your questions, the Centre for Ocular Research & […]
