Archive for April, 2008

A Guide To Cleaning Gas Permeable Contact Lenses

Apr 29th, 2008 by admin | Comments Off

An advantage with RGP lenses is that they require little maintenance; all you need to know is the correct cleaning methods for gas permeable contact lenses and you’re done. But a lot of people are still foggy about the right cleaning methods and how often to polish gas permeable contact lenses.
Whether you use soft lenses [...]

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Why Daily Disposable Lenses are so Popular

Apr 29th, 2008 by admin | Comments Off

Daily disposable lenses are one of the most popular types of contact lenses available. This popularity is largely owing to the comfort, convenience and health benefits that they offer. However, popularity of daily disposable lenses varies from country to country.
In the UK for instance, over 30% of new contact lens wearers choose to buy daily [...]

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Contact Lenses Or Glasses?

Apr 29th, 2008 by admin | Comments Off

Contact Lenses have many advantages as well as many disadvantages when compared to glasses. If you’re trying to decide which option is best for you, here are a few points to consider.
In most cases, contact lenses function the same as glasses, with the exception of cosmetic contact lenses. Cosmetic lenses are used to change the [...]

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Can I Buy Colored Contact Lenses With No Prescription?

Apr 29th, 2008 by admin | Comments Off

So you want to change your eye color and buy colored contact lenses with no prescription. Or maybe you are planning to go to a party and want to go with blue eyes instead of brown. Can you buy colored contact lenses with no prescription? If you want to buy colored contact lenses with no [...]

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Costa Del Mar Sunglasses

Apr 28th, 2008 by admin | Comments Off

More than twenty years ago, a group of diehard offshore anglers decided to build a better pair of polarized sunglasses. Costa Del Mar is what they came up with.
Now headquartered in Ormond Beach, FL, the company offers anglers more than 30 styles and 16 lens options. For offshore fishing, the Costa Del Mar line features [...]

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Acanthamoeba Infection

Apr 28th, 2008 by admin | 0

I found these guidelines for you about preventing Acanthamoeba Infection from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I hope you find this helpful.
Contact Lens Wearers
These guidelines should be followed by all contact lens users to help reduce the risk of eye infections, including Acanthamoeba keratitis:
   
* Visit your eye care provider for regular eye examinations.
   
* [...]

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Nature’s Sunglasses Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Apr 25th, 2008 by admin | Comments Off

These two antioxidants are currently being studied for their potential to protect the eyes. In a study done by the National Institutes of Health, they found that people reduced the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by almost 43 percent when they ate lutein-rich foods. AMD occurs when the cells in the macula, which is [...]

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Shady business - experiment to see which sunglasses block out ultraviolet rays

Apr 25th, 2008 by admin | 0

A simple experiment will tell you if your sunglasses block the sun’s blinding ultraviolet (UV) rays.
We went out and bought ten of the coolest pairs of sunglasses we could find to try out this test. Some of them turned out to be great UV blockers, but some where real duds.
You can use the same test [...]

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Sunglasses Buying Tips

Apr 25th, 2008 by admin | 0

There are no doubts that spending long hours in the sun without eye protection can damage your eyes. It can contribute to cataracts, macular degeneration and growths on the eye, including cancer. Based on studies that have been done, ophthalmologists recommend that you wear 99 percent and above UV-absorbent sunglasses and a brimmed hat whenever [...]

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Contact Lens For Dry Eyes

Apr 2nd, 2008 by admin | 0

It turns out many people are looking for contact lens for dry eyes. I know I have the problem of dry eyes. It doesn’t show when I wear glasses but it really show if I wear contacts. I can’t wear them for any length of time before I have to get the darn things out. [...]

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