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How to Care for Gas Permeable Contact Lenses

Wanda — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:51:53 +0000

Caring for gas permeable contact lenses isn’t as easy as just tossing out a pair of disposable soft lenses. It will take a little bit of effort. It’s still a much better solution than wearing glasses though. With contact lenses you don’t have to worry about getting those unsightly nose indentations or looking bug eyed...

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What are Implantable Contact Lenses? (ICL)

Wanda — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:23:29 +0000

If you have severe vision issues that can’t be corrected with normal contact lenses and you don’t want to wear Coke bottle glasses then an implantable contact lens might be the solution you are looking for. Implantable contact lenses, also known as intra ocular lenses or ICL’s are a way to correct the more severe...

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Everything You Need to Know About Contact Lenses

Wanda — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:07:15 +0000

What are they? Also called contacts, they are small, round, rigid or floppy lenses that sit on the eye. The thought of this makes a lot of people squirm but they actually float on the layer of clear liquid that bathes the eye. They can improve sight, just like spectacles, or they can be worn...

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Your Guide to Buying Contact Lenses Online

Types of Contact Lenses

Wanda — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:44:15 +0000

Hard or Rigid Contact Lenses Hard or rigid contact lenses are more rigid than soft contact lenses. This makes them more durable than soft contact lenses however they are not as comfortable. Read more>>> Soft Contact Lenses Soft contact lenses are the most commonly used of lenses. This is because they feel more comfortable in...

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What is macular degeneration?

Wanda — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:14:59 +0000

We all notice differences as we get older. Our joints get creakier and our vision isn’t what it used to be. There is a condition which you may not be aware of, called macular degeneration. If you are over 50 and have been noticing issues with your central vision, you may find this information helpful....

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Common Vision Disorders

Wanda — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:06:35 +0000

The most common vision disorders requiring corrective contact lenses include: Hyperopia (Far Sightedness) People with far sightedness have trouble seeing objects up close. Sewing, reading or using the computer may become difficult causing eye strain and headaches. Hyperopia or far sightedness occurs as a result of an imperfection in the eye. When light enters the...

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Dare to Be Dramatic Freshlook Color Contact Lenses Introduce 3 New Colors

Wanda — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:09:49 +0000

Freshlook Colorblends have introduced three exciting new colors to their range this April and they are available from AC Lens where you buy Contact Lenses For Less! The colors are Gemstone Green, Brilliant Blue, and Sterling Grey. These new colors expand the range of the already beautiful color contacts available to enhance the look of...

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A Guide to Freshlook Contact Lenses

Eye Surgery: LASIK Surgery, EPI-Lasik and ALK

Wanda — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:50:13 +0000

Vision correction using eye surgery has become quite common in the past few years with more and more people opting to undergo the procedure in order to reduce or eliminate the need for wearing glasses or contact lenses. Others may require eye surgery for other problems including cataracts and glaucoma. Refractive Surgical Procedures Refractive surgical...

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Eye Twitching – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Wanda — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:44:09 +0000

Common causes of eye twitching Most of us have experienced it; after a long day of working at the computer or hitting the books, one eye or the other starts to twitch. What causes annoying eye twitching, and what can you do about it? The vast majority of twitches are caused by a minor spasm...

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Eye Styes – Symptoms & Treatment

Wanda — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:40:22 +0000

What are Styes and What You Can do About Them? If you are experiencing a painful red swelling on the edge of your eyelid, the chances are that you are the victim of a sty. Luckily, while styes can be uncomfortable or even outright painful, they are not a danger to your eye or to...

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