Contact Lenses and Water: The Real Risks
Water and contact lenses do not mix, and the reason has a name: Acanthamoeba. It is a microscopic organism that lives in tap water, swimming pools, lakes, hot tubs and shower heads. It is harmless to almost everyone — unless it gets trapped between a contact lens and your cornea. Why this one organism drives…
Dr. Teresita Bollar, OD
Scleral Lens Insertion and Removal: Step-by-Step Guide for Easy Daily Wear
Getting the hang of putting in and taking out scleral lenses is a game-changer. It can take what feels like a clumsy, frustrating chore and turn it into a quick, easy part of your morning and night. These aren't your typical soft contacts; they require a special touch to create that perfect, fluid-filled space over…
What Can I Use Instead of Contact Solution? Safe Tips
We’ve all been there: staring at an empty bottle of contact lens solution late at night. The temptation to find a quick substitute is real, but let me be clear: no household item is a safe substitute. Using things like tap water, saliva, or a homemade salt mixture can introduce incredibly dangerous bacteria to your…