Coloured contact lenses are usually associated with special effects in films or celebrities who sport them to add something extra to their looks. These are the so-called plano coloured contacts and they are worn purely for cosmetic purposes. However, people in need of vision correction can also wear coloured lenses. The most important thing to remember is not to buy such lenses before consulting with an eye care practitioner and having a proper fit. In addition, proper care is as… Read More ➝

The variety of contact lenses available on the market today have made it possible for people with visual impairments to enjoy sports, while professional athletes can significantly improve their performance. Even if a person prefers wearing glasses, contact lenses are usually the better alternative when engaging in sports activities. Among the advantages are better peripheral vision, unobstructed field of view, a reduced chance of injury and greater vision stability. Let’s not forget that glasses can be a problem in outdoor… Read More ➝

If you wear glasses, the chances are that you have given at least some thought to swapping them for contact lenses. But you might be one of those people who have not made the transition due to one fear or another. EyeHealthWeb examines some of the most common fears that are preventing people from substituting glasses for contact lens and offers some advice in the process. As can be expected, most people share the fear of touching their eyes and… Read More ➝

It’s common for eye care professionals to recommend switching brands or lens care products (LCPs) for contact lens (CL) wearers experiencing discomfort. Their approach has now received scientific support through the findings of a study led by Dr Daniel Tilia of Australia’s Brien Holden Vision Institute. His team has established that changing the CL-LCP combination can noticeably improve ocular comfort and symptoms in CL wearers suffering from eye irritation and similar problems. The researchers selected 24 CL wearers who experience… Read More ➝

Many people prefer contact lenses to glasses for the convenience and freedom they offer. However, many still fail to grasp fully the importance of proper care and the vast majority believe that they are doing a good job of maintaining hygiene. But if the findings of a US study are anything to go by, only a minuscule number of contact lens wearers are actually in full compliance with care practices, although many are well aware of the complications resulting from… Read More ➝

Nature is a constant source of inspiration for scientists. A group of researchers from the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have found their inspiration in human tears, designing an adaptive material that can find application in numerous areas. For contact lens wearers, this could mean the arrival of highly precise contacts capable of cleaning themselves. The inspiration for the new material is the dynamic liquid film formed when individual tears merge. They… Read More ➝

Most people reach middle age with an impairment in near vision. This condition is known as presbyopia and requires wearing bifocals or reading glasses. However, there may be an alternative way to restore near vision, as demonstrated by the results of a new study. Drs Paul Gifford and Helen A Swarbrick of Sydney-based University of New South Wales have established that it can be achieved through a new technique called hyperopic orthokeratology (OK). Gifford and Swarbrick conducted their study on… Read More ➝