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8 Popular Questions About Contact Lens Solution Answered
With all the different types and brands of contact lens solutions available today, you may have many questions about the subject. Lens.com is here to clear up any confusion you might have about contact lens solutions with answers to the 8 most common questions we hear.
What does contact lens solution do?
Tips for Contact Lens Wearers: 5 Bad Habits You Need To Break
Nobody wants a nasty eye infection. However, there are still people who disregard the basic dos and don’ts of contact lens wear. This post aims to remedy that by discussing bad contact lens habits, their negative effects, and how to prevent those effects.
1. Handling contact lenses with unwashed hands
Inserting or removing contact lenses with unwashed hands can transfer bacteria...
A Contact Lens Glossary: Contact Lens & Vision Terms You’ve Always Wondered About
Suffering from a vision problem is difficult enough—and wearing contact lenses to correct that vision problem poses its own set of challenges. You’ll have to learn new terms, and since contact lens technology does evolve, you’ll continue to learn as you go along.
Whether you’re just starting your contact lens journey or you’ve been...
Do Contact Lenses Expire?
Like any medication, contact lenses and contact lens solutions have expiration dates. The expiration date listed on a box of contact lenses is normally 1-5 years from the manufacturing date of the lenses.
Why you shouldn’t use expired contact lenses and expired contact lens solution
If you wear contact lenses, make...
Can You Use Water Instead of Lens Solution?
Whether your contact lens solution bottle is empty or you’re looking for an alternative to expensive solutions, the simple answer is you should never use water in lieu of contact lens solution. Plain tap water may seem like a safe alternative to contact lens solution, but it can actually be a dangerous choice. Tap water contains microorganisms, some of...
Contact Lens Consumers Have Reason to Celebrate
We did it! With the help of consumer rights advocates and patients, U.S. Senate bill S.4613 was crushed! On November 18, 2020, the bill was scheduled for mark-up in the Senate Commerce Committee. However, it was so controversial that it was pulled from the agenda.
Hundreds of consumers from across the U.S. emailed, called,...
FTC Begins Enforcement of the Contact Lens Rule Making it Easier to Save Money
October 16, 2020 – Your contact lens prescription is yours, legally! You paid for it. And now the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has got your back with new rules to enforce the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumer Act of 2003.
Our customers regularly express frustration with their eye doctors who have withheld their...
Can I wear contact lenses with Blepharitis?
It’s not a good idea. Blepharitis is an eye condition that causes the eyelids to become chronically irritated. There are two forms of blepharitis -- anterior and posterior. Anterior blepharitis affects the outside of the lids, where lashes are located. The posterior form of blepharitis affects the inner eyelid and is caused by a disorder of the oil glands...
When do contact lenses expire?
The expiration of your contact lenses is listed on the box. The nice thing about contacts is that their expiration date is typically close to five years after the date of manufacture, making it easy for you to buy in bulk online.
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Top Reasons to Switch from Glasses to Contacts
One of the most significant decisions that visually impaired people have to make is whether to wear glasses or contact lenses. While glasses complement certain styles, most would agree that contact lenses are the better option.
If you’re unsure which one is right for you, consider these reasons why contact lenses are the superior...
Is Your Child Ready for Contact Lenses?
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 new set of responsibilities...
How to Tell if Your Contact Lens Is Inside Out [With Tips]
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 and discomfort upon insertion are tell-tale signs of a contact lens being...
Contact Lens Fitting: What to Expect at a Contact Lens Fitting/Eye Exam
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. When making an appointment...
Contact Lens Care: Tips & Advice (Covid-19 Update)
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 post, you’ll learn everything you need...
Improper Contact Lens Care Could Send You to the ER: Contact Lens Risks
While contact lenses are a convenient alternative to glasses, they can also present serious health problems if used improperly. In a first-of-its-kind study, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that United States’ residents make nearly a million visits to the doctor for eye infections each year. The study analyzed three national databases of outpatient care centers...
The History of Contact Lenses
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. Although contact lenses weren’t...
Contact Lenses: Care Tips by Season
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 eyes and contact lenses...
How to Insert and Remove Contact Lenses
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 a lint-free towel before...
ACUVUE OASYS vs. ACUVUE VITA: Similarities and Differences
ACUVUE® OASYS® and ACUVUE® VITA® are two of the most popular silicone hydrogel contact lenses made by Johnson & Johnson. Designed with superior, long-lasting comfort, these contacts are highly recommended by eye care professionals (ECPs) for first-time and seasoned contact lens wearers. ACUVUE OASYS and ACUVUE VITA have more similarities than they do differences, so knowing which...
Refractive Error vs. Visual Impairment: What’s the Difference?
Many people think that just because they wear prescription contact lenses or eyeglasses, they are visually impaired. While wearing prescription eyewear for vision correction isn’t normal, having a refractive error and being visually impaired are two distinct conditions.
If you’re confused and wondering how to separate the two, then don’t worry. Lens.com is here...
What’s the Best Eye Makeup for Contact Lens Wearers?
If you wear contact lenses, you’ll need to choose your eye makeup carefully. Using the wrong products could result in irritation, infections, or even damaged contact lenses. But choosing the best eye makeup can be challenging with so many brands, colors, and bases available.
If you’re not sure how to start choosing eye makeup that’s safe for contact lenses, don’t...
Contacts vs. Eyeglasses – The Best Option for Sports Activities
More than half of American adults need corrective lenses, experiencing vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. The decision to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses for vision correction mostly depends on your personal preferences. Lifestyle, comfort, convenience, budget, and aesthetics should all be considered before making that decision. Bear in mind that one is not necessarily...
Can I Exercise With Contact Lenses?
There are many health benefits to being active on a regular basis, and people have been more open to exploring different ways of being active due to all the time spent in quarantine. Over 50% of mobile phone users in the US have downloaded at least one fitness app, proving that more and more people are keen...
6 Tips For Contact Lens Care On A Road Trip
Thinking about going on a road trip with your friends, but are unsure of how to take care of your contact lenses on the road? Lens.com has you covered!
In this post, we discuss how you can best take care of your eyes and contact lenses during a road trip in six easy steps.
4 Tips to Choose the Best Colored Contact Lenses for Your Eyes
Colored contact lenses are a quick, easy, and relatively inexpensive way to elevate your look. Whether or not you want to complement them with makeup, the right colored contact lenses can add a whole new dimension to your appearance.
But choosing the right colored contact lenses for yourself is tricky. It’s not just about going online or visiting a store...
Contact Lens Expiration: Do Contacts Actually Expire?
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 solutions can increase the risk of eye infections, corneal...
What You Need to Know About Eye Allergies
Eye allergies are common in the United States. And if you wear contact lenses, you may experience worse eye allergy symptoms than someone who doesn’t wear contact lenses.
But what exactly are eye allergies? Despite the prevalence of eye allergies, there seems to be quite a bit of mystery surrounding them. Lens.com is here to get to the bottom of...
Can contact lenses get stuck in your eye?
Perhaps the most common misconception about contact lenses is that they can get stuck or lost behind the eye. Many people, especially new contact lens wearers, still believe the myth that contact lenses can disappear behind the eye.
Lens.com is here to dispel the controversy once and for all. Contact lenses cannot get stuck or disappear behind the eye.
The eye’s...
Everything You Need to Know About Updates to The FTC’s Contact Lens Rule in 2020
Introduction
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) amended the Contact Lens Rule this year, going into effect on October 16th, 2020. This rule was originally issued in 2004 to spell out the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumer Act’s (FCLCA) requirements which gives you certain rights. An example of those rights, is the right to...
Contact Lens Rebates: What Are Rebates And How Do They Work?
If you spend hundreds of dollars on contact lenses annually, you may want to look into contact lens rebates. Rebates are a great way to save money on contacts, especially if you rely on them for vision correction.
In this article, you will learn everything there is to know about contact lens rebates, how they work at Lens.com, and how...
Guide to the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act: Take a Stand Against Its Erosion (w/Full Text of FCLCA)
)Contact Lens Rule Modernization Act | Timeline | Overview | Status of S. 4613 | Why S. 4613 benefits optometrists | Why the FCLCA exists | How the FCLCA keeps retailers in check | Lens.com's stance | FCLCA summary and full text
Is the contact lens industry taking a step back?
The Best Selling Daily Disposable Contact Lenses of 2022
Daily disposable contacts | Best Selling Daily Disposable Contacts | FAQs | Conclusion
Whether you’re starting to use daily contact lenses due to all the extra screen time, or you’re exploring the market for a change, you are in the right place. We put together a comprehensive guide based on Lens.com sales data to...
Alcon Freshlook Colors vs. Colorblends Contacts: What’s the Difference?
Are you planning to try out colored contact lenses or switching brands, but are overwhelmed with all the sporadic information available that hinders you from making an informed decision? This article will help you figure out just that. Read on to understand the difference between these popular colored contact lenses so you can make the right decision...
ACUVUE OASYS vs 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST : What Are The Differences?
ACUVUE® OASYS® and 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST are two of the most popular contact lens brands made by Johnson & Johnson. These are two high-quality contact lenses made by a reputable manufacturer. They're both designed with comfort in mind, and both protect the eyes against UV rays. So knowing which one is right for you can be a...
ACUVUE OASYS Versus ACUVUE 2: What Are The Differences?
ACUVUE OASYS® and ACUVUE® 2 are two high-quality contact lens brands produced by reputable manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. These two brands are great options for any contact lens wearer—here’s how to determine which one is right for you.
In this guide, we’ll provide a comparison between ACUVUE OASYS and ACUVUE 2 contact lenses, including...
Biofinity Contacts vs Dailies Total 1: What Are The Differences?
Biofinity and DAILIES TOTAL 1 are two popular contact lenses available to consumers. They are both known for being high quality contact lenses that stay moist on your eye. They live on different ends of the cost spectrum, with Dailies Total 1 commanding a higher price on average than Biofinity contact lenses. Let’s go beyond price to...
Quiz Time! Myths on Eye Health, Contact Lenses & more: Test Your Knowledge
Are you staying on top of managing your eye health, or beefing up your knowledge of our most critical organ? We've compiled 25 questions to test your knowledge, and see where you stack up. You just might learn a thing or 2 about your eyes. We test your knowledge in the topic areas below
3 Contact Lens Characteristics and Their Effect on Eye Comfort
Like most contact lens wearers, you likely don’t think about the technical aspects or characteristics of contact lenses. For you and any other contact lens wearer, what’s important is that your contact lenses provide you with clear vision and are comfortable to wear.
That said, it pays to know about the different characteristics of...
Private Label Contacts: Can They Save You Money Amid Inflation?
Overview | Private label definition | Advantages of private label brands | Disadvantages of private label brands | Saving money with private label contact lenses | Beating inflation with rebates | Conclusion
Overview
With inflation at a 40-year high, people are looking to cut back expenses any way they can. For...
What You Need To Know About Contact Lens Modulus
If you wear contact lenses, you probably don’t think about the physical structure or mechanical properties of those little plastic devices you put in your eyes. As long as your contact lenses are comfortable to wear and they correct your vision, you’re good to go.
However, it pays to know about these mechanical properties...
Buying Contact Lenses Online: The Most Common Questions That People Ask
When it comes to buying contact lenses, e-commerce is the next big thing. With approximately 22% of adults in the US buying their contact lenses online, e-commerce is changing the contact lens retail landscape.
The market share of online contact lens sales will only grow as more and more people realize the benefits of...
Can You Take a Shower With Contacts?
The short answer is “no.” Just like swimming or washing your face while wearing contact lenses, taking a shower with contacts isn’t the best idea. Continue reading below to find out why.
What are the risks of showering while wearing contacts?
Contact lenses are like little plastic sponges, meaning they absorb...
Top 12 Makeup Tips for Contact Lens Wearers
Makeup has a funny habit of getting in your eyes sometimes. It might even get on, around, or under your contact lens.
Fortunately, there are ways to prevent these problems. Read on for some helpful makeup tips for contact lens wearers.
10 Common Contact Lens Mistakes to Avoid
Contact lenses are a generally more convenient alternative to bulky eyeglasses, but they can pose serious problems if used or handled incorrectly.
Here are some of the most common contact lens mistakes that could end up hurting your eyes, plus tips for avoiding them.
1. Handling contact lenses with unwashed...
Top 10 Eye Care Tips for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a special time of the year to spend with family and friends, but it can bring a change of routine that may place your eye health at risk.
At Lens.com, we want to make sure you enjoy the season’s festivities without any eye injuries or visual discomfort, so we rounded up our top eye care tips this holiday season.
Why Are My Eyes So Dry in the Winter?
Causes of Dry Eyes in Winter | How to Relieve and Prevent Dry Eyes in Winter | Wrapping Up
As the temperature begins to drop, it’s not unusual to notice that your eyes feel dry.
Dry eyes in winter are usually caused by cold weather and windy conditions outside. And as...
Why Are My Contact Lenses Blurry?
Blurry vision from contact lenses is a recurring issue that many lens wearers encounter at some point. So, what causes it, and how can you avoid it?
Read on to find out.
The 10 Best Selling Contact Lenses for Presbyopia in 2023
Do you have trouble reading or seeing nearby objects clearly? If so, you may have presbyopia, in which case you need multifocal contact lenses. Multifocal contacts are specifically designed to correct presbyopia. They are also a convenient alternative to bulky reading glasses.
In this article, you will learn about the best-selling contact lenses for presbyopia (on Lens.com, at least). Hopefully,...
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Give Your Eyes Some Love This Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re celebrating your significant other this Valentine’s Day, or maybe even just celebrating yourself, a healthy dose of self-care goes a...
