Tips & Advice

Updated December 3, 2024 – 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, […]

Updated October 17, 2024 – Do you spend hours in front of a screen and often feel your eyes getting tired, itchy, or even painful? You could be experiencing digital eye strain, affecting 70-75% of computer users. With the average adult spending nine hours a day on screens, it’s no surprise that eye strain has become […]

Updated August 18th, 2025 – Whether you’ve abandoned your eyeglasses for a more fashion-forward pair or have switched to wearing contacts full-time, don’t let your old glasses collect dust in a drawer – donate them to charity for a tax deduction! Instead of being one of the four million pairs of eyeglasses that end up […]

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 […]

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 prescriptions. […]

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, and […]

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 choice.  […]

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. Skip the trip! Take our online eye exam from the comfort of your […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Table of Contents   Children do not always say when something looks blurry or hard to follow. Instead, the first clues often show up in everyday habits, like squinting, rubbing the eyes, sitting too close to the TV, or getting frustrated during reading time. That is why it helps to know what to watch for […]

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 […]

If you’ve ever come home from the beach looking like a lobster, you’re aware of the damage the sun can do to your skin. But did you know that hours of exposure to bright sunlight can burn the surface of the eye and lead to permanent damage? Although most everyone wears sunglasses at the beach, […]

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 […]