In the United States alone, about 45 million people wear contact lenses to correct their vision. While not as popular as traditional glasses, contact lenses have distinct advantages for eye health and ...

If you’re new to contact lenses, you may have questions about how to wear and care for them. It may not be as simple as slipping on a pair of eyeglasses. And it may take longer to get used to them.

A prescription for glasses doesn’t mean a life sentence to the four-eyes look. Contact lenses are a great option for anyone who doesn’t want to deal with glasses. There are many types to choose from, ...

Bifocal contact lenses allow a person to see clearly both at a distance and up close by correcting near, intermediate, and distance vision. Anyone interested in trying bifocal contact lenses can ...

The best contact lenses for you will depend on factors such as your prescription and the type of contacts that best suit your lifestyle. Here's what to know. Hedy Phillips CNET Contributor Hedy ...

Contact lenses are a popular and convenient way for many people to correct their vision. Several online manufacturers offer vision correcting and non-correcting contact lenses. Approximately 45 ...

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Contact lenses are an easy, safe and visually appealing way for millions of people to correct their vision. Many do not think twice about putting the thin, clear lens on their eye. “Always wash and ...

As you age, your eyesight becomes an extra-important part of staying independent. Poor vision can affect your ability to do things like live on your own, drive a car, find your way around new places, ...

Contact lenses are a good alternative to eyeglasses, but are not entirely risk free. Even with today's improved designs, a small but significant number of contact lens wearers develop painful ...

Protamine -- a natural protein with a proven safety record -- may be useful in developing new types of disinfectant solutions for contact lenses, according to a study. Protamine -- a natural protein ...