Contact Lenses

Choosing contact lenses sounds simple until you start comparing your options. One of the most common questions people ask is whether daily or monthly contact lenses are the better choice. Although both can provide clear vision and freedom from glasses, they differ in several areas. Understanding those differences can help you make a decision that fits your […]

Contact lenses are a great way to correct your vision without the hassle of glasses, but they need proper care to keep your eyes healthy. At Eye Care Institute in Santa Rosa, California, we want to ensure that your contact lenses are comfortable and safe to use. Here are five easy tips to help you take care of

For many people, contact lenses provide a convenient and effective alternative to glasses. They offer clear vision without the need for frames. However, removing contact lenses can be challenging, particularly if you’re not used to handling them or experience discomfort. Knowing the proper techniques for contact lens removal in Santa Rosa can maintain your eye health and comfort.

Glasses are wonderful, but they can make you feel restricted working outside, swimming or taking part in physical activities. You might also find that you enjoy your appearance without glasses as well, so you’d like to try contact lenses. Whether you currently wear glasses or are new to vision correction, understanding how to care for and

It won’t take you long to get used to your new contacts. Soon you won’t even notice that you have them in! But to keep your contacts in good shape for as long as you can and to protect your eyes from irritation and infection, you’ll want to make sure that you take good care

Have you finally decided to try contacts? They have so many benefits over glasses, but the procedure for getting contacts is a bit different than that for getting glasses. Are you wondering what your contact lens fitting appointment will be like? The benefits of contact lenses A lot of people are squeamish at the thought of putting

Any contact lens wearer will tell you that they are great little devices and make life so much easier. However, anyone who wears contact lenses will also probably admit to having slept in their lenses, at least a time or two, by accident or because they don’t think it will cause any harm. So, is

If you have healthy eyes but imperfect vision, you may be told by a doctor that you are an appropriate for prescription eyeglasses. However, many patients do not want to use eyeglasses to improve their vision, and may start to wonder if they are a good fit for contact lenses. At the Eye Care Institute,

While contact lenses are a great way for patients to improve their vision without having to wear eyeglasses, there are certain problems that can occur if they are not used correctly. The experts of the Eye Care Institute offer advice in regards to the best ways to keep the eyes healthy while improving your vision

Contact lenses are small silicone or plastic discs that allows you to see clearly when placed on the eye.  Your doctor will determine if you need contact lenses (or glasses) during a vision test. He will write you a prescription identifying the specific type of lenses you require. Let’s discuss how contact lenses work and