Astigmatism - DebunkedAstigmatism is a common type of refractive error that leads to blurred vision. Being a refractive error, it is not an eye disease or eye health problem - It's simply a problem with how the eye focuses light. In an eye with astigmatism, light fails to come to...
What colour should I choose?As everyone knows by now, coloured contact lenses have hit the market with a huge bang! Want blue eyes? Don’t worry – We can fix that! Contact lenses are moving away from the idea of correcting vision to that of being a fashion accessory. Now days,...
Daily Disposable Contact LensesDaily disposable contact lenses are single-use lenses that are removed and thrown away at the end of each day. Did you know that the more frequently you replace your contact lenses, the healthier and more comfortable your eyes are? This is because protein, calcium, lipids and other substances found in...
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History 101: Contact Lenses History 101 : Ever wondered how contact lenses came about? Leonardo Da Vinci created a glass lens with a funnel on one side so that water could be poured into it. He believed that submerging the head in a bowl of water could alter vision. Amazingly enough,...
Want happy eyes? Drink more water.We’ve heard this a thousand times – Drink more water! Dehydration occurs when water leaves the body faster than it is replaced. If these fluids are not restored, the body will not have enough water to carry out its normal functions, including the eyes. ...
What do Google, Samsung & Sony have in Common?Imagine taking photos with a blink of an eye - literally. Or maybe you’d like to record a video instead – with your eyes. Google, Samsung and Sony have unveiled plans to engineer their own smart contact lens of the future. All...
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Myopia Control Using Multifocal Lenses for Children“Do not lie down while reading!” “On the light!” “Get further away from the television!” Sounds familiar? I grew up having my parents remind me almost every day. Statistics show that children are becoming shortsighted at a younger age. In fact, in certain parts...
OMG! My Contact Lens Is Stuck In My Eye! Anyone who wears contact lenses has had this irrational fear – What if my lenses get caught at the back of my eyes? The good news is – It is physically impossible for a contact lens to get stuck behind your...
