
Contact Lenses
Here you'll find everything you need to know about contact lenses: where to buy, how to get the best comfort and vision, and much more helpful advice.

Discover why and how contact lenses may cause headaches, and explore effective solutions to alleviate discomfort, ensuring comfortable vision all day long.

Frequently asked questions about contact lenses, including disposable and extended wear contacts and where to buy contact lenses.

Can I alternate between glasses and contacts? Yes, you may choose to wear glasses to work and contacts when you’re playing sports.

Manufacturing soft contact lenses, gp lenses and hybrid contacts involve different processes. An optometrist explains how they are made.

How contact lenses work to correct your vision in a different way than glasses; why the prescription is different for both.

Cheap contact lenses aren’t FDA-approved and can be a huge danger to your vision. Learn why buying cheap contacts isn’t worth the health risk.

Contacts were invented earlier than you think, gradually over many years by many smart people. Read this history of contact lenses.
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