Can my contact lens be “lost” behind my eye?

No, a thin, but strong, membrane, called the conjunctiva, lines the inside of your eyelids...

Is it necessary to use protein remover tablets in additions to my normal daily cleaning procedure?

The need to use protein remover tablets depends on the amount of protein deposits your eye...

Which type of lens care system is best?

Recently, there has been a strong movement to "one-bottle" systems. These all-in-one solut...

Is it OK to play sports while wearing contact lenses?

Wearing contact lenses for sports is a more flexible and stable form of eye correction tha...

Is it OK to swim while wearing contact lenses?

Only if you’re wearing goggles with a firm seal. If you don’t wear goggles, th...

Can contact lenses be “blinked” out?

With normal use, contact lenses will stay firmly in position. However, they can come out u...

My doctor told me I couldn’t wear regular contact lenses for presbyopia. Why not?

Presbyopia is a vision condition in which the eye cannot focus on near objects. In most ca...

I wear contacts only occasionally, at most once or twice a week.

I wear contacts only occasionally, at most once or twice a week. Which type of contact lens may be best for me?

Adapting to contact lens wear is more difficult when lenses are worn only occasionally. Ge...

I have dry eye problems. Can I wear contact lenses?

You’re less likely to have success with contact lenses than someone who does not hav...

Which type of contact lens is best for me?

Each individual is different, although there are some broad guidelines that may be followe...

Can I continue to wear my lenses if they are still comfortable after the recommended wearing period?

Disposable lenses are supposed to be discarded after a single use. Can I continue to wear my lenses if they are still comfortable after the recommended wearing period?

Lenses should not be worn for longer than the recommended wearing period. The purpose of r...

Is it possible to get contact lenses that will change my eye color?

Tinted lenses are available to enhance or change eye color.

What is macular degeneration?

Eye Conditions: Age Related Macular Degeneration Age related macular degeneration or ARMD...

How can diabetes affect my eyes?

Eye Conditions: Diabetes and the Eyes Diabetes, a disease that prevents your body from ma...

What is blepharitis?

Eye Conditions: Blepharitis If your eyelid rims are red and irritated, if they burn and i...

What is glaucoma?

Eye Conditions: Glaucoma The scary thing about glaucoma is that it can be so insidious, s...

What are cataracts?

Eye Conditions: Cataracts While a comprehensive eye examination by an eye care practition...

What is seasonal allergic conjunctivitis?

Eye Conditions: Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis The most common type of ocular allergies...

What is conjunctivitis?

Eye Conditions: Conjunctivitis Red, watery eyes, inflamed inner lids, blurred vision and ...

What is dry eye and how is it treated?

Eye Conditions: Dry Eye If your eyes sting, itch or burn, you may be experiencing the com...

What are styes?

Eye Conditions: Styes A small area of redness and pain on the margin of your eyelid may i...

What are spots and floaters?

Eye Conditions: Spots & Floaters Do you occasionally see specks or threadlike strands...

What is keratoconus?

Eye Conditions: Keratoconus Poor vision that cannot be corrected fully with glasses may i...

What is double vision?

Eye Conditions: Double Vision If you see two of whatever you are looking at simultaneousl...

What is presbyopia?

Eye Conditions: Presbyopia Hold the book up close and the words appear blurred. Push the ...

What is nearsightedness?

Eye Conditions: Nearsightedness If you can see objects nearby with no problem, but readin...

What is far-sightedness?

Eye Conditions: Farsightedness If you can see objects at a distance clearly but have trou...

What is astigmatism?

Eye Conditions: Astigmatism If you experience a distortion or blurring of images at all d...

What’s involved in an eye examination?

How the Eye Works: Your Next Eye Exam Learn what a thorough examination might include M...

What are tips for healthy eyes?

How the Eye Works: Tips for Healthy Eyes Suggestions from the experts We ask a lot of o...