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    Can I Wear My Contact Lenses in the Shower?1

    Water can damage a lens just as dramatically as a torn fingernail or bit of dirt. So here we expand upon the tricky relationship that contact lenses have with water—in this case under the shower.

    4 mins read
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Are Gas Permeable (Rigid) Contact Lenses a Good Idea?1

It’s a good question. In a world of soft contact lenses, why would you select a hard(er) one? Read on to find the answer…

7 mins read
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Contact Lenses vs. Glasses: The Ultimate Comparison1

For many contact lens wearers, glasses play an ongoing role, either as back-ups, an alternative, or as an easy way to extend corrected vision time once a full day’s lens wearing is over. It’s always a good idea for a contact lens wearer to have back-up glasses, for days when their eyes are particularly sensitive, tired or (at worst) infected.

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Nearsightedness: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment1

Getting older is great. With age comes wisdom and the prospect of retirement. What’s not to love? One answer is failing eyesight due to presbyopia. As we grow older, many of us need help with our vision. The good news though is that, through the magic of multifocal lenses, crystal-clear sight remains accessible for everyone, however old we get.

6 mins read
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How to Put in Your Contact Lenses

But try out modern contact lenses and you’re likely to think differently, as most of them are so comfortable you’ll be delighted. Then comes the next hurdle. Will I be able to apply and remove lenses myself? Many people are squeamish about getting a finger anywhere close to an eyeball, but it’s actually very easy—and if you do it sensibly, it’s perfectly safe.

8 mins read
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The Delights of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses1

Daily disposable lenses are the perfect solution for anyone seeking the easiest, most convenient way to enjoy contact lenses. If you’re prescribed daily disposables, you may be able to wear them comfortably for up to 16 hours straight. They’re also ideal for occasional wearers, who prefer to switch between the benefits of contact lenses and glasses, whether for the whole day or during special events.

7 mins read
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Can I Swim Whilst Wearing My Contact Lenses?1

When a lens bathes luxuriously in your freshly prepared contact lens case full of solution or sterile blister pack, it does so within a solution that keeps the material in perfect condition. When it’s in your eye, your tears and eyelids do a fantastic job maintaining the lenses’ softness and protecting eye health.

4 mins read
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