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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Contacts

This one’s a must read for you if you wear contact lenses, information down below will throw some light on the origin and mainly about the features of lenses which help you understand the issues associated with contacts, and in turn, will help you find best lens for eyes. Let’s roll!

Would you wear contacts if you were told its piece of glass in your eye? Well, you’d be surprised to know that first ever contacts were made in late 1800s and were blown out of glass to apply on the eye with the assist of animal jelly on the damaged areas around eyes. 

By now you may have assumed it was not for everyone back in the day as these could only be used by people with an urgent need to suffice their damaged eyes.

1) Do hard contacts exist even now? – 

Fortunately yes! Though soft contact lenses are the preferred option by most, the hard ones are still being used today by people with distortions on the surface of the eye. These patients use hard lenses because the lenses do not come in direct contact with the eye.

2) Keep them away from water- 

For most of the people, in most cases, keeping contact solution handy is not always an option. Therefore, the last resort for them is water or saliva sometimes, disgusting but true story!

Disclaimer! Don’t! as this is an open door for bacteria to build up and give you an eye infection.

3) Daily contacts are better– 

They are simply the best contact lenses you could buy. Using a contact in your eye one time and disposing it off is far safer than using the same lenses for a longer time. This reduces the risk of bacteria getting build up in your eyes. There will always be some residue left on the contacts from the last time you wear them regardless of how clean you think your lenses are.

Think they’re significantly expensive? Take a look at the next one!

4) Dailies are only more expensive if they are not cleaned with proper precaution – 

You should soak your lenses in solution every night and clean them every time before putting them on.

Doing the math now, if you add up the cost of all the solution you use, it essentially turns out to be the same price or more than the cost of dailies! Surprising, right?

5) Dryness is the the result of salty eyes– 

You must have noticed that it feels hard to blink and feel the dryness in your eyes after a day of wearing your lenses. It’s absolutely okay!

In addition to the lenses being dry in nature as they are, the salt in your eyes makes it even more dry. Your tears naturally keep your eye refreshing and as the water vaporizes it leaves behind the salt in your eye and essentially on your lens too.

6) You shouldn’t sleep with your contacts on – 

Box says you should doesn’t make it safe enough for you to sleep with them. Otherwise gradually you will run into the risk of eye

redness, soreness and sometimes more severely, ulcers in the eye. So next time you go for a well needed shuteye, take some time to take them off.

Any of these astonish you? We hope you now know a little more about your lenses and contacts in general. Looking for more information on vision-related articles, keep scrolling down our blog. If you’re thinking about purchasing best lens for your eyes, there are multiple options in the market. Though, given the quality and popularity, Bausch and Lomb contact lenses are your safest bet.

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Everyday Contact Lenses V/S Monthly Contacts Lenses

visionarora.comThe eye is a very delicate and important part of the human body. When it comes to eye care, one needs to be very careful, and abstain from penny-pinching. You need contact lenses that serve the job right. They don’t cost a fortune; hence, comfort should be of utmost priority. To correct vision, a number of options and variants are available, ranging from lens frames to monthly and daily disposable lenses, both online and in retail stores.   One can land up in a confused situation while selecting the right option. Hence, it is extremely important to be well acquainted with the lens usage, features, and benefits before making the final decision. Here are some factors enlisted below, which will help you in making the correct choice.

Availability

Most of the top brands offer two lens options for their customers. It includes monthlies and dailies. These options are also available on websites that sell spectacles online.  Under both the categories, a lot of variants are available such as toric, multifocal lenses, etc.

 Hygiene

Hygiene is also one of the important aspects that come into play while buying monthlies or dailies. With monthly lenses, storing and cleaning them with contact lens solution after every use is a must. It should be practiced without fail to ensure clear and comfortable vision. It also helps in the prevention of eye-related infection. On the other hand, if you purchase dailies or disposable lenses, you won’t have to worry about contact lens solutions. Waking up to a new day will be fun and hassle-free! However, dailies are on the higher end of the price range. So, choose wisely!

 Performance

Before selecting a lens type, it is vital to know about the kind of performance that one is looking for. Daily lenses perform quite well. As these lenses are changed every day, there is no probability of poor performance. On the other hand, the quality of monthly lenses might get affected, by the end of the month. One needs to care for them properly to ensure longevity.

 Convenience

In terms of convenience, daily lenses have an edge over the monthly ones. They are great for travel wear. One can put them on without any second thought and head to an adventure. So, if a person couldn’t acclimatize with the new weather, he/she can easily dispose of the lenses.  

 Price

The price point is an important factor that needs to be checked before buying. One needs to make sure that the lens is worth the money being spent. Be it dailies or monthly lenses, one has to spend in contact lens solution for both the types. If we take this factor into account, then one can infer that the monthly lenses are less expensive as compared to dailies. Yes, maintaining daily lens is a task, but that’s the work one must do if there’s budget constraint.

The above-mentioned factors will surely help before buying the type of contact lenses. However, it’s highly recommended to consult an optician before making the right choice.

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Which one would you choose - Hydrogel Lenses or Silicon hydrogel lenses?

Contact lenses are quite easy to buy these days. You can order them from the comfort of your home/office, or just hop on to any retail spectacles shop. Due to the huge variety of lenses available, you can easily get confused which pair of lenses will best suit you? The dilemma is real. But not to worry, a little bit of research and you’ll be good to go. There are a number of factors such as type, utility, benefits, price, etc., that needs to be taken into account before making a buying decision.

Lens type is an important factor that is often ignored by people. Due to lack of proper knowledge, people tend to buy wrong lenses. Basically, there are two lens categories, hydrogel and silicon hydrogel. These two materials are used to make soft contact lenses.

Soft lenses are usually porous and are made up of mouldable plastic material. The composition of plastic can vary according to one’s utility and comfort. Both hydrogel and silicon-hydrogel are soft lenses made from the mouldable plastic material. The material is absorbent in nature and one can feel the softness of the lens in the eyes when hydrated with contact lens solution. But if not hydrated properly, the lens might harden. Silicon is a gel-like material in lenses, which seems like plastic but has the consistency of silicon, oxygen, and carbon. The material is quite flexible in nature which makes it perfect for manufacturing lenses.

Now, the question arises as to which one is best. People often find it difficult to choose between the two kinds of lenses. Both the types are good enough. But the best option is to try out both the options in order to make the right choice.

The perks of using a silicon hydrogel lens over standard hydrogel are that silicon hydrogel lens is porous and absorbent in nature. They allow five times more penetration of oxygen through the contact lens. The oxygen reaches the surface and cornea of the eye easily. If oxygen does not reach the cornea, it can lead to a condition called ‘Hypoxia’. This can further lead to blurry vision, red eyes, loss of visual clarity, and elevate the chances of infection.

Silicon hydrogel lenses offer an advanced level of comfort and hydration for the entire. Silicon-hydrogel material keeps the lenses fresh and hydrated.

 One can wear these lenses with ease for longer hours.  It is a perfect pick for athletes or people who spend long hours looking at a screen.

Silicon hydrogel lenses are also available in a variety of colors. One can select according to one’s preference and comfort. These lenses add to the style statement, along with ensuring utmost comfort. These can be bought from online websites that sell frames for spectacles or from retail stores.

Price is also an important variable to be considered before making a buying decision. Silicon hydrogel lenses are priced at a premium range. But the price is worth the quality and comfort it offers.

Lenses are one of the best solutions for eye-care. Consider the above-mentioned factors before selecting the right lens and make a wise choice.

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5 Reasons to swap your spectacles with contact lenses

Lenses or frames! What’s the better choice and why? Still looking for answers? You have landed on the right web page. Choosing between lens and frames is often a time taking affair. It is better to get acquainted with features, uses, and benefits before making the final call.

Even in today’s world, there are a lot of misconceptions about lenses. Some of them are myths while others are issues related to hygiene. All this and much more, create hindrance among people who are thinking about switching from eye wear  frames to contact lenses. One needs to be aware of the fact that contacts are safe to wear. If one cares properly, potential problems can easily be avoided.

There are a few features of contacts that one needs to know. Even if one is pro-glasses, learning about these features can help in getting a better idea about contacts, and will definitely lead to a better choice for the next buy.

Crystal clear vision-

Lenses give a clear vision and comfort as they sit on the curvature of the eye perfectly. They provide a wider field of view with outstanding focus. One doesn’t have to worry about foggy winters or rain droplets, interrupting the vision. Forget about wasting time at the spectacle shop to choose the next designer eye frame, which some might like and some not. Also, scratchy frames will never hinder one’s vision again.

 1.     Active wear for active people-

It is the perfect pick for athletes. Lenses are the best solution for people actively involved in physical or sports activities. No matter the sport, lenses will not be displaced, unless it’s water sports. Blurry vision, adjusting the frame after completing every lap or every service, is surely not an issue with contacts.  Contact lenses rarely slip from the eyes’ orbit. It might occasionally happen due to excessive rubbing of one’s eyes. Although, one must be careful as excessive rubbing of eyes might cause the lenses to come off. Being less obstructive than prescription glasses, contacts don’t intervene with safety gears such as helmets, goggles, and caps.

 2.     Get creative without compromising on style statement-

One can always experiment with colored contact lenses. There is a spectrum of shades available in the retail stores and online market to select from. Lenses can enhance one’s look and complement every type of ensemble.

 3.     Diverse lenses for diverse needs-

Contact lenses are available for even the most specific prescriptions. One can easily find the right lens according to the need. For example, multifocal lenses, SVS lenses (Single Vision Sphere), toric lenses, etc., are all available at one’s disposal.

 4.     Making life easier

Contacts make our life simpler and easier. They don’t get in the way of our personal moments. For instance, one can enjoy adventure park rides like the swirly motion on a roller coaster without worrying about the contacts getting off the eyes, unlike the eye wear frames.

Aren’t these reasons convincing enough to switch from glasses to contact lenses? The best way to realise is, to go and try it out and embrace the change

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Your first attempt with contact lenses

The feeling of shifting to contact lenses is amazing! You start noticing things with more clarity, and the details are amplified. In fact, the agony of adjusting spectacle lenses is completely gone.

Moving from spectacle lenses to only lenses is easy, but an elaborate process. You have to go through a complete eye check-up, which involves visual acuity test, cover test, eye moving test, etc., before getting prescription for lenses. The next step involves check-up of any outward troubles like specific eye conditions that involve special contact lenses to be made for you. Apart from diameter and curvature measurement of your cornea, there aren’t many tests required.

After you are done with the tests, the eye doctor may ask you questions related to your lifestyle, such as do you travel quite often, do you have any allergies (may or may not be seasonal) to offer the best solutions.

Then comes the try-out contacts wherein your doctor will give you a pair of trial contact lenses. Then comes the try-out contacts wherein your doctor will give you a pair of trial contact lenses. These trial lenses are basically given so that you can easily incorporate contact lenses care routine into your daily lives.

The final result though is liberating. No hassle of having to wear your spectacle lenses every time you wish to read or see something or having to remove them every time you put on sunglasses in this scorching heat. Even more amazing is the fact that you no more have to worry about your eye makeup hiding behind your spectacles frames.

Having to wear contact lenses though takes a little practice and some important things to be kept in mind. You have to make sure that you open each eye contact lens one-by-one during application so that you don’t end up confusing the case with the lenses.

After using the lenses for a week, you should schedule an appointment with your optometrist again to determine if the lenses are suitable for use.

 Another important thing to keep in mind is the maintenance of those lenses. You have to make sure you store them in proper contact lens solution in their provided containers, and never use tap water for storage which can lead to eye infections.

Once you start using contact lenses, you must also ensure proper eye care. Make sure you blink at regular intervals to avoid any irritation and redness in your eyes and use artificial tears to avoid dryness.

Overall, using contact lenses is a great experience. It gives you the liberty to adorn any style with perfection. You are always ready to go, whether it's a party, wedding or a meeting. Unlike for spectacle wearers, looking good becomes easy. With time you can also start experimenting with colored contact lenses for that added oomph factor.

So, if you want to experience freedom from spectacle frame and enjoy the ease of usability of lenses, go ahead and get yourself a pair. Yes, it does require a bit of precaution and care, but it's extremely easy to maintain. So, switch to contact lenses now for an experience you'll love.

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It’s Never Too Late for Contact Lenses

.Are you in your 40's? Does it worry you? Well, do away with the woes of entering the 40’s, because it is completely okay to have a weaker eyesight, considering you always have the option of contact lenses. In fact, these are gentle reminders to make some modifications in your lifestyle so that you can enjoy your life and have a clear view.

Just like any other machinery, the human body also weakens with the passing time. Hence, ensuring proper maintenance is a must, especially when it comes to eyes. It all begins with ‘Myopia’ which is more commonly known as ‘nearsightedness’. This defect usually occurs in the fourth decade of one’s life. But it is quite natural, and you have a choice between a pair of lens and frames to opt from.

You can always surf through the online collection of spectacles and contact lenses. It’s all about the comfort with lenses at this age. If you are in your 40’s and already a lens user, you might experience instances when reading becomes a hassle. It is usually due to ‘presbyopia’, an age-related eye condition that makes it a bit difficult to read and focus on near objects.

‘Monovision’ is the technique through which ‘presbyopia’ and ‘myopia’ can be corrected, via lenses. Often one eye is prescribed with a near vision lens and the other with a distant vision lens. These contact lenses are still used, but there is a new technique called ‘multifocal lenses’, which have multiple zones of vision correction instead of just one. So both the eyes work together allowing you to see both far and near objects.

Earlier there were fewer choices available for a lens user. It was due to problems like replacement schedule preference, material preference, or even conditions like astigmatism. But nowadays, there are fewer problems as you have an entire range to select from.

There’s an availability of soft lenses too which are made-up of materials that are gentle for your eyes. ‘Hydrogel’ lenses are the ones which allow oxygen to pass through your corneas. There are even coloured lenses available to add to your style statement. Whether you have ‘astigmatism’ or ‘presbyopia’, there are re-wetting solutions or contact lens solution, available for your comfort. You can easily carry them to maintain the moisture content in your lenses.

All you need to do is go and get an eye check-up done today. Your ophthalmologist will examine you, and depending on your comfort and preference, the doctor will give you a prescription for a pair of trial lenses or glasses. If everything goes well, then you can go back after a week and get a pair of permanent lenses.

Do visit your ophthalmologist every six months or more to maintain eye health. Also, remember to clean your lenses with contact lens solution and store them properly to ensure long-term usage. Keep your eyes safe and healthy for a better vision and take a little step towards a better lifestyle. Remember, it’s never too late for contacts.

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Do’s and Don’ts of Using Contact Lenses

myenvisioneyecare.indiatoday.inThinking of buying contact lenses or have them already but apprehensive about using them? Contact lenses are the ultimate product that counters the hassle of constantly adjusting your spectacles to all your fashion woes. Comfort, style and the ultimate feeling of not being seen as a geek anymore is definitely enough to give contact lenses a try.

When you move from the frame of glasses to contact lenses. The transition takes a little time, some people might feel a little itchy when wearing them or find the process of putting contacts lenses a little difficult, but there's nothing that a little time and practice won’t make better.

When using contacts the most important thing is to maintain hand and storage hygiene as that is the root cause of most eye infections. Always ensure that you wash your hands and dry them completely before putting on contact lenses. Make sure you pick contact lenses after consulting an optometrist even if you are buying them online.

Storage is yet another important point to follow, never store your contact lens in saline or tap water but only use the solution provided with the contact lenses and proper container to store them.

Most lenses will automatically be sitting in their natural form when you wear them from the blister pack. If you are still confused then put your lens on your fingertip and observe the shape. It should be like a smooth curvature, almost like a bowl, but if it falls flat at outer edges, then turn it upside down. Once you are sure that the shape is right, you can wear them.

Post application care and hygiene is also vital when using contact lenses for an extended period of time or while focusing on a particular task use re-wetting and hydrating solutions to reduce any kind of dryness, redness or irritation in the eyes. If by chance your contact lenses fall off, make sure you clean them with the solution provided before reusing.

Most lenses available online whether regular, designer or colored are made for daily wear and must be removed during the night. Never sleep with the lenses. This may lead to dry eyes which can cause irritation. Sometimes it also becomes a reason for the build-up of infections or redness in eyes.

When buying lenses whether online or from the store, make sure you see the durability and usage time prescribed with the lenses, there are various categories based on usage and need in contact lenses which are one perk you get when you purchase lenses online. Once you remove your contact lenses make sure you wash your eyes with cold water, this relaxes your eyes and reduces any redness caused by wearing lenses.

So, if you are a spectacle wearer, it’s time to switch to a better and complete vision with contact lenses. Ensure that you follow the tips to make the process of wearing contact lenses easier. Try it now to experience and enjoy the perks of wearing lenses!

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Why smarter people choose lens over spectacles?

Do you remember how it felt when you wore spectacle glasses for the first time? It wasn’t a pleasant feeling for sure, wasn’t it?

Well, from that disappointing experience to reading this blog at the moment, you surely have come a long way. Not to forget those painful and embarrassing moments that came in-between all this. From being labeled 'chashmish', to being overly cautious while playing sports, watching a 3D movie, and adjusting your lens and frames every other minute, these memories will last a lifetime. All these are just a tip of the iceberg of the problems that you face in everyday life, but it can all go away if you switch to contact lenses.

Put an end to your agony with contact lenses! Although you can buy various types of spectacles online, lenses will always have an upper-hand in everyday use as well as on special occasions. They are a one-time investment, with benefits that no one can ignore.

For starters, you’d experience an unobstructed vision through contact lenses, along with excellent peripheral vision.

If you engage in a lot of outdoor activities, then again contact lenses are your safest bet. Unlike glasses, you won’t have to worry about any damage. Also, the uncomfortable weight of the spectacles on your ears and nose won’t weigh down your performance. Similarly, the case while driving during winters. Since contact lenses don’t fog up in winters, your driving skills will remain unaffected. There are also times when you want to look sideways but are unable to do so because of the restrictive nature of glasses.

All these above-mentioned scenarios prove that contact lenses can make everyday life so much easier. However, these are just day-to-day occasions where contact lenses are used, but what about the special occasions?

There are times when your ensemble is on-point, including your hair and makeup but the moment you put on the glasses, everything becomes dull. Unfortunately, your dream of achieving that perfect look remains a dream. Now, you can break free from this vicious cycle by switching to contact lenses. They are a great way to enhance ones’ overall appearance.

With contact lenses by your side, you don’t have to search for a perfect spectacle that suits you. In fact, you’ll be always ready for every event. Many of you must have also faced criticism from friends and family for buying the wrong frame. Even if you tell them it’s designer eyeglasses, they don’t care much. Well, color contact lenses will keep you away from those harsh words, as well.

Wearing contact lenses will only up your game, whether it’s in terms of your looks or style. They offer a more natural look as compared to spectacles. Neither do they get in the way of certain activities you might like such as playing golf, riding a bike in winters, long drives during the spring season, etc.

So, choose wisely, choose contact lenses to enjoy every season, every day and every occasion completely, and have an upper hand over spectacle wearers.

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You have different shaped cells within your eyes. The rod-shaped cells allow you to see shapes while the cone-shaped cells allow you to see color. color contact lenses

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Contact lens discomfort can occur for a variety of reasons. In order for contact lenses to work the way they’re supposed to, it’s important to care for them properly, following the maintenance and replacement schedule.

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