contact lenses

Table of Contents Updated July 21st, 2026 – Contact lenses are a convenient alternative to glasses, but people with sensitive eyes need to be more selective about which ones to wear. The right contacts can make all the difference between irritation and all-day comfort. The best contact lenses for sensitive eyes depend on factors such […]

Updated on September 26, 2024 – When browsing for contact lenses online, you may notice that they vary greatly in price. Many factors affect the cost of contact lenses, including the type of lens you need, how often you should replace them, and where you buy them. This article will cover the many factors that […]

Updated October 17, 2024 – Ever wonder why your contact lenses feel uncomfortable, dry, or even cause blurry vision? You’re not alone. While millions of people wear contact lenses daily, some common issues can happen occasionally. The good news is that most of these problems can be avoided easily with the right care and precautions. Here’s […]

Updated August 13th, 2025 – Wearing contact lenses shouldn’t keep you from enjoying every eye makeup in the market. But, if you’ve experienced smudging, irritation, or blurry vision after applying makeup, you know the products you choose matter. This guide covers the best types of eye makeup for contact lens wearers and what to look […]

Updated February 21st, 2025 – As with over-the-counter drugs and prescription medication, contact lenses have an expiration date—usually one to three years from the date the lenses were manufactured. If you wear contact lenses, it’s important to discard lenses and contact lens solution as soon as they expire since the incorrect care of lenses and […]

Always at the forefront of technological advancements, Google has applied for patents for a set of smart contact lenses. The contacts lenses, which go beyond the aesthetics of the wearable technology trend, have a medical purpose: they can help the blind “see”. The contacts, which would be embedded with a small camera and sensors, would […]

Updated November 13, 2024 – Diabetes is a huge and growing problem – health professionals claim that one in every nineteen people on the planet is plagued by the disease. Although it’s manageable, many individuals with diabetes equate the “management” with having a second job; glucose levels change frequently and round-the-clock monitoring is crucial. In […]

Whether your daughter hates the way she looks in glasses or your son is tired of the way they interfere with after-school sports activities, eventually your child may ask about switching from glasses to contact lenses. As a parent, this can be a heavy subject – contact lenses can be expensive and come with a […]

Updated November 28, 2024 – An Indian optometrist has created the world’s first contact lenses to be embedded with diamonds and gold. The $15,000 pair of contact lenses are available in four designs: 18 diamonds on white gold, 18 diamonds on yellow gold, white gold without diamonds, and yellow gold without diamonds. According to creator […]

Table of Contents Updated October 3rd, 2025 – If you’re new to the world of contact lenses, you’re probably concerned about accidentally turning your contact lenses inside out. Since contact lenses are extremely thin and very pliable, even experienced contact lens wearers can have trouble determining whether their contact lenses are inside out. While pain […]

Whether you’ve never worn contacts before or are ready for a new prescription, a contact lens fitting is essential. Not only do contact lens eye exams include special tests that aren’t typically performed during routine exams for eyeglasses, but you can’t purchase contact lenses online or in-store without a valid (and current) contact lens prescription. […]

Proper lens care is crucial if you wear contact lenses—after all, you likely wear your contact lenses for the vast majority of your day. As such, you need to know how to correctly apply, remove, clean, and store your contact lenses. Lens.com is here to help with contact lens care tips and advice. In this […]

In the last few years, there’s been a lot of discussion in the tech world about wearable technology. Many experts have predicted that wearable technology is the next logical step in technological advancement. Already, technology giants such as Google and Apple have started to develop wearable technology for consumers. Apple, for example, has recently released […]

When you think about contact lenses, you probably don’t think about wearing a bowl of water on your head. Strangely enough, that’s how the concept of contact lenses began. In 1508, Italian inventor, architect, and mathematician Leonardo da Vinci hypothesized that by submerging your head in a bowl of water you could alter your vision. […]

Whether it’s dealing with dry eyes in the winter or preventing too much sun exposure in the summer, caring for your eyes and contact lenses is a year-round task that varies from season to season. With each new season comes new and different reasons to protect your eyes; here’s some ways you can protect your […]

Handling contact lenses for the first time can be a daunting task – they’re fragile, susceptible to damage and contamination, and can cause discomfort and irritation if improperly inserted. Luckily, practice makes perfect and eventually you won’t think twice about inserting and removing contact lenses. Always wash and dry your hands with mild soap and […]