A blinding parasitic eye disease affects mostly contact lens wearers. Here’s how to avoid it

Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare but blinding parasitic eye disease. Experts share how to avoid it and treat it.
Forbes

Are Glasses And Contact Prescriptions The Same?

When it comes to vision correction, glasses and contact lenses play a vital role in helping individuals achieve clear and comfortable eyesight. And the exams to ensure you achieve good vision are an ...
New York Post

Do eyeglasses or contact lenses protect you from coronavirus?

Medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are supposed to wear eye protection such as goggles or face shields, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — ...
Forbes

27 Contact Lenses Found In Woman's Eye: This Is What To Do

Hmm, where did you leave those 27 contact lenses? How about in your eye? According to a case report in the BMJ, that's apparently what happened to a 67-year-old woman who had gone to Solihull Hospital ...
University of Utah Health

LASIK vs. the Cost of Glasses and Contacts: A Smart Investment in Your Vision

Discover why LASIK isn’t just a vision‑correcting procedure—it’s a long-term investment that can actually save you money ...

Contact lenses users beware of Acanthamoeba Keratitis: Symptoms, causes and prevention of this eye disease

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but devastating eye infection caused by a free-living amoeba found in water and soil.
New York Post

Eye doctor warns against sleeping in contact lenses with graphic images

An eye doctor is urging people who wear contacts to think twice before sleeping in their lenses — whether they’re hard or soft. Patrick Vollmer, an optometrist with the Vita Eye Clinic in Shelby, ...