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The Great Contact Lens Solution Epiphany About Consciousness
Two weeks ago, I forgot to bring my contact lens case to the eye doctor. So they gave me one of theirs to store my contacts in during the exam. It was much smaller than my normal case, which was the kind you get for free with the solution. But it worked fine. When I got home I stuck the case, with my lens in it, on the counter and promptly forgot about it.
I don't wear contacts everyday, just when I go into the real world to meet with clients. So I didn't look for the case until a week later, when I was packing for a trip. I opened it and was about to transfer the lens into my normal case, when it struck me, one case was much deeper than the other. The free case from the solution company…
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The Display of the Future Might Be in Your Contact Lens
Mojo Vision's prototypes can enhance your vision or show you your schedule—right from the surface of your eyes.
Before You Flush Your Contact Lenses, You Might Want to Know This
Flushing disposable contacts down the toilet or washing them down the drain may contribute to the problem of microplastic pollution, researchers said.
Contact lenses may change the bacterial gardens of your eye
To bacteria, the surface of your eye is a hostile place. Every few seconds, the eyelid comes down with tsunami-like force, sweeping most particles and foreign cells away. As if that weren’t enough, microorganisms have to contend with an army of bacteria-killing proteins. Some bacteria survive in this inhospitable environment — perhaps helping to protect the eye from other invaders. But it turns out that the additional stress of a contact lens on the eyeball might be too much for them.
Does wearing contact lenses put you at greater risk of getting COVID-19?
Can the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, be transmitted by tears or by touching the eyes? Are contact lens wearers therefore more at risk? As these questions arise, here’s what you need to know.
How Contact Lenses Change the Eye's Microbiome
New research finds certain species of bacteria to be more prominent in the eyes of contact-wearers, offering a possible explanation for why they’re prone to some kinds of infections.
Why you really, really, really shouldn't shower or swim with your contacts in
You could lose your vision to an infection.
Brands are using Instagram to sell colored contacts. They might not be safe to wear.
Widespread concern over these unregulated lenses subsided over time, but every year, the FDA, Federal Trade Commission, and American Academy of Ophthalmology remind customers to be wary of purchasing colored lenses without a prescription, usually around Halloween. They warn of the potential for severe eye infections and even partial blindness.
Contact lenses: What to know before you buy
Wonder the best type of contact lens for your vision problem, lifestyle or budget? Compare the pros and cons of specific types of contact lenses.
Federal agencies warn against counterfeit decorative contact lenses
'Operation Double Vision' is underway to seize illegal, harmful products from store shelves.
Google Just Patented a Smart, Futuristic, Solar-Powered Contact Lens
The contact lens of the future may do a lot more than just correct your vision. Earlier this week, Google was awarded a patent for a solar-powered contact lens that is capable of communicating with computers and collecting biological data about the wearer.
Poor Contact Lens Hygiene Puts Users at Risk of Serious Infections
The CDC found 99% of contact lens wearers reported at least one bad habit and a third had eye pain or symptoms.
The eye-opening parasite that can get in through your contact lens
As contact lenses continue to gain popularity (including for recreational purposes) the proportion of the population at increased risk of developing Acanthamoeba keratitis may rise.
What if I Never Change My Disposable Contact Lenses?
You could lose a damn eye. Or it could just get really itchy.
The Great Contact Lens Solution Epiphany About Consciousness
I'm a sales person at heart. I love the idea that someone said, "Hey, if we make the cases a little deeper, we'll sell more solution." But my contact solution epiphany does give me pause. It makes me wonder, in how many other areas of my life am I just going through the motions? How much of our lives are being lived unconsciously, using up stuff, spending time and going along with what we assume we're supposed to do?
All About Vision
This comprehensive series of informative articles is written by experts in the field of contact lenses. Here you'll find everything you need to know about contact lenses — including types of contacts, how to read your prescription and where to buy contact lenses.
Contactlenses.co.uk
Founded in 1996, we have grown from operating out of one small room to becoming one of the Internet’s most influential contact lens retailers. With an average 5-star rating on Trustpilot and over 4 million successful deliveries, it’s safe to say we have built a loyal following in the UK contact lens community.
DiscountContactLenses.com
Discount Contact Lenses was established in 1996 and has been selling contacts online for over 10 years. We are an authorized contact lens retailer with all of the major contact lens manufacturers and you can be sure that the lenses that we stock in our custom-built warehouse are the same ones prescribed to you by your doctor.
GP ContactLenses
GPs are a high-tech, growing alternative to soft contact lenses. This website is presented for public education by the GP Lens Institute (GPLI), the educational arm of the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association (CLMA). No information in this website should be construed as medical advice and the educational information herein should be used to supplement, not replace, the advice of a qualified eye care practitioner.
Lens.com
Our mission and passion, since 1995, is to provide you with the best way to buy contact lenses - better than your eye doctor, better than big box, better than other websites. We think you're looking for the best prices on brand name contact lenses supported by hassle-free business practices.
LensDiscounters.com
LensDiscounters.com provides high quality, brand name contact lenses at discount prices. We carry the same lenses as you would get from your local eyewear provider but with instant discounts and savings.
LensShopper
We help you find the best and cheapest contact lenses available on the internet. Here, you can find information on security, delivery times and anything else you would need to consider when purchasing on the internet. You can sort the results by price in descending order by clicking on the category headlines. Here you will find daily lenses, 1-2 week lenses, monthly lenses, disposable contacts etc.
1800Contacts.com
As the world's largest contact lens store, 1-800 CONTACTS is dedicated to providing you with a simple,hassle-free way to replace your contact lenses. At 1-800 CONTACTS, you will receive the exact same contact lenses your doctor prescribed, delivered to your door, at a great price. And with an inventory of more than 15 million contacts, we are more likely to have your prescription in stock than anyone else, which means you'll receive your contacts fast.
Acuvue
Ever since ACUVUE® Brand transformed vision correction in 1988 with the world’s first soft disposable contact lenses, we’ve passionately pursued new technologies and the highest quality standards. And we’re proud that ACUVUE® lenses are worn by more people than any other brand.
Air Optix
The AIR OPTIX® family of contact lenses provides clear and consistently comfortable vision. Our science makes the difference.
Coastal
Coastal.com is the largest online contact lenses and prescription glasses retailer. We've worked hard to create the most convenient and unique solution to purchasing designer glasses and brand name contact lenses. Our "customers first" doctrine has allowed us to become the most popular online retailer of vision correction products.
CDC
Not following proper contact lens care instructions has been linked to outbreaks of serious eye infections.
Not following proper contact lens care instructions has been linked to outbreaks of serious eye infections
If you've worn contact lenses, you know how easy it can be to let things slip a little. Maybe you don't wash and dry the case every day. Or you wear lenses in the shower. Or you try to eke a bit more wear out of a pair.
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