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, …
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At the Eye Care Institute in Sonoma County, our eye doctors work routinely with patients looking to correct their vision. Whether you have nearsightedness, farsightedness, or even astigmatism, corrective lenses are often the best solution to restore clearer vision. However, not everyone is a fan of wearing prescription eyeglasses to improve their sight. In situations …
For many patients, contact lenses allow them to look and feel their best and eliminate the need for corrective eyeglasses. However, if patients do not properly care for their contact lenses, it can result in damage or infection to the eyes. The team of the Eye Care Institute encourages patients who are considering contact lenses …
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 …
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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 …
Millions of U.S. adults wear contact lenses. They can correct astigmatism, presbyopia, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. Contacts are small silicone or plastic circular lenses that are specifically shaped to fix refractive errors or vision problems. The right prescription, fit, and design are vital for safety and comfort. Over the years, contact lenses have improved to become …
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If you’re one of the nearly 30 million Americans who wear contact lenses, you already know all the benefits they can provide, allowing you to see without the distractions that glasses often cause. And if you’re an active person – skier, runner, football player – you know that contacts are idea for athletes. But you …
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Most kids who wear glasses come to a point in their lives where they discover an interest in contact lenses and want to give them a try. As parents, we need to have the information that will help us discuss this important decision with our child and feel good about supporting a possible transition from …
Whether you are new to contact lenses or merely considering them, contact lenses require special care. Learn what you can expect in terms of adjusting to and caring for your contacts. If you already wear contacts, make sure you are following sanitary lens care with our tips on how to safely use and care for …
Contact lenses can be an important part of maintaining eye health and correcting your vision. However, contact lenses have also become the next trend in Halloween costumes. While it does sound fun to add colored contact lenses for Halloween, there are serious risks you need to know about before you pick up non prescription colored …
