Contact Lenses : How to wear and not tear
If you've never had contact lenses or haven't worn them ina long time and need a refresher, here's a few tips on whatto do and what not to do when wearing and caring for yourlenses. First on the list, make sure to listen to what your doctortells you. When he or she prescribes the lenses in thefirst place, they know what type of lenses they are givingyou as well as the type of care they will require. Some people need to remove their lenses for a few hourseach day and let their eyes 'rest,' especially in the firstfew weeks of wearing new lenses.Learn to carry rewetting drops with you. Nothing like dryeyes during work or a meeting will make you wish you hadstashed an extra bottle of solution in your car.
Avoid excessive rubbing at your eyes while wearing them andwear sunglasses when you're in the bright sun. If youreyes hurt excessively or you experience severe itching andredness, call your doctor. These are signs you don't wantto ignore.One thing your doctor will do on the day you pick up yournew contact lenses is to go over their care. You shouldwash your hands every time you intend to handle the lenses.Microscopic dirt and dust may not seem like much, but whenit is pressed between your eye and the lens, it can causediscomfort and pain. You will be provided with a holder foryour lenses as well as solution to store them in, dependingon the type of lens you buy.
For daily disposables, youdon't have to store them in anything. Always handle the lenses with care and if by someoccurrence you should happen to tear a lens, never re-useit. And, despite the urge when solution isn't available,never use saliva to moisten dry contacts. Your mouth isfilled with bacteria that will contaminate the lens,possible causing an infection in the eye.For daily wear contacts, it's good to take them out andclean them each evening and leave them in a solution overnight. This keeps the lens clean and lubricated.
It's ahard lesson the first time you insert a dirty lens on youreye or an eyelash is dislodged during the insertion. If that should happen, let your eye tear naturally - tearswill often wash dust particles or an eyelash out. Another handy tip that is rarely mentioned (although somepeople have certainly had a problem with it) is the drainplug in the sink. When adjusting your lenses, be sure yourcontact lens doesn't fall into the sink and go down thedrain. Most people lean towards their mirror so they can see whatthey are doing as they slip their contact lens into place.The act of leaning forward places you over the sink.
It'sa good idea to make sure the drain is in place, just incase.===========================================================Discover important advice and information about contactlenses. Are soft or hard best ? What's the best cleaningsolutions ? For a comprehensive guide, Clickhttp://www.contact-lenses-special.com/.
Peter has worn contact lenses all his life. He's testeddifferent types, and explored all alternatives. In thisseries of articles he shares his advice and experiences.Petition Filed with FDA to Require Eye Care Professionals to Warn Parents that Distance Lenses Worsen Myopia
The International Myopia Prevention Association (IMPA) has filed a Petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking enforcement action to require eye care professionals to advise parents of children with initial myopia that distance (minus) lenses worsen myopia and that myopia may be prevented by using reading (plus) lenses for computer usage and other prolonged close work.The Petition is spearheaded by IMPA founder and author Donald Rehm in response to the absence of regulation for eye care professionals about what parents are told about the effect of distance (minus) lenses and the importance of using reading (plus) lenses for close work. A copy of the 58-page Petition and an animation explaining the basis for the Petition can be found at www.preventmyopia.org. Rehm is the author of the book: The Myopia Myth, The Truth About Nearsightedness And How To Prevent It.???Myopia is a significant health problem affecting...
Petition Filed with FDA to Require Eye Care Professionals to Warn Parents that Distance Lenses Worsen Myopia
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Cosmetic Colored Contact Lenses
Though we sometimes fail to admit it, we all strive for beauty and hold a desire to look our personal best. Whether this means cosmetic tooth whitening, frequent visits to tanning salons or a simple change in hairstyle, the fact is, we love the feeling we get when we look our best.People have been able to change their hairstyle, hair color, the tone of their skin for years and now thanks to advancements in technology, we can change our eye color in seconds by using cosmetic colored contact lenses.What are cosmetic colored contact lenses?Cosmetic colored contact lenses are ideal for anyone desiring to alter the color of their eyes. They are made of a soft plastic material that is colored around the perimeter and clear in center. The colored area of the lens fits over the iris of the eye while the clear area covers the pupil so as to not distort vision.Do I need a prescription for cosmetic colored contact lenses?Non prescription cosmetic color contact lenses or "plano" lenses...
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Are Gas Permeable Lenses a Viable Option for You?
Most people using contact lenses for correcting their vision look to soft contact lenses as the means for better eyesight. However, rigid gas permeable lenses are still being used and are a viable alternative for those people seeking better vision than what they get with soft contacts.
Rigid gas permeable lenses (RGPs) are much more technologically advanced than the old hard contacts lenses. Hard contacts are made of a material called polymethylmethacrylate or PMMA. The health of the eyes came into question with these types of hard lenses. These contacts let very little oxygen into the eye which caused great discomfort over time.
I should know because I wore them for years.
In the early part of the 1980s a new contact was introduced to help oxygen pass through the lens to the eye. Called gas permeable or rigid gas permeable (RGPs), these lenses are far more comfortable than the old-style hard contact lenses.
The RGPs are made from...
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Disfigured irises are effectively concealed with custom color contact lens technology from Adventures in Color.
(Golden, Colo.) - "It's amazing. I don't know why more people don't know about it," says Courtney Wacker, a Loveland, CO, accident victim, who benefited from hand-painted contact lens technology following a auto accident two years ago.Wacker suffered from double vision and a disfigured eye after emerging from a coma following the accident. She subsequently was fitted with a lens from Adventures in Color Technology.
According to Wacker, the restoration of her normal vision and appearance brought tears to her eyes.
"Being able to see normally, without wearing an eye patch, was the best feeling in the world," Wacker said.She says the contact is just like wearing a patch.
"But, it just looks like your eye, because it's painted," Wacker explains, "They take pictures of your good eye and then paint the contact to look exactly like it."New York City optician Cary Hirshfield says the optometry group he's affiliated with, Farkas Kassalow & Resnick, has been working with...
Disfigured irises are effectively concealed with custom color contact lens technology from Adventures in Color.
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Used Ophthalmic Equipment Basics
There are many distributors of ophthalmic equipment who offer both new and remanufactured or refurbished machines. Some of the more common types of remanufactured equipment are slit lamps, phoropters, chairs and stands. It is typically higher-end equipment, which are remanufactured or refurbished and offered for resale. The reason being, that they can be offered at a substantially reduced price compared to new ophthalmic equipment, and the distributor still makes a reasonable profit. However,...
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Plasma TV Comparisons - How to Find the Best Plasma TV
Plasma TV Comparisons
If you love television, and you love modern technology, there's no way around it - you've got to have a plasma TV! Here's an overview of plasma TVs, plasma TV features, and where to go online for plasma TV comparisons to find the best TV at the best price.
What is a plasma TV?
A plasma TV is a video monitor that uses millions of tiny colored fluorescent lights to create an image. The tiny light cells are sandwiched...
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The Effects Of Exercise On Body Temperature
If you are having trouble sleeping, and you don't already have a regular exercise program, you should start one if you want to sleep better. Exercise is beneficial to sleep in several ways. For example, exercise raises the body temperature rhythm and allows your body temperatures to ?peak' at a higher level. This, in turn, increases your energy level during the day, so you'll feel more motivated and alive. And just as body temperature reach its maximum at a higher level through exercise, the body's...
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