Red Eye From Contact Lenses: When It Is Serious
Take the lens out first. Then decide. Almost every red eye in a contact lens wearer improves once the lens is out — and the ones that do not are the ones that need seeing today. That single step is both the treatment and the test. The three symptoms that change everything Redness on its…
Dr. Teresita Bollar, OD
Toric Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
A toric lens has to stay in one orientation on an eye that blinks roughly fifteen times a minute. That single engineering problem explains everything distinctive about them: why they cost more, why the fitting takes longer, and why the classic complaint is vision that comes and goes. What astigmatism is A cornea shaped more…
Hard vs Soft Contact Lenses: Which Is Right for You?
About nine out of ten contact lens wearers are in soft lenses, and that is usually the correct answer. Rigid lenses are not a relic — they are the better option for a specific group of eyes, and a frustrating one for everybody else. The difference comes down to a single property: whether the lens…
Ultimate Guide to Colored Contact Lenses with Prescription
Ever thought about changing your eye color but didn't want to give up your glasses or clear contacts? That's where prescription colored contact lenses come in. They're medical devices designed to correct your vision—just like regular contacts—but with the added fun of changing or boosting your natural eye color. These lenses offer the best of…
Contact Lenses Extended Wear Astigmatism: Your Ultimate Guide
If you have astigmatism but crave the freedom of waking up with clear vision, extended-wear toric contact lenses might be exactly what you're looking for. These aren't your standard contacts; they're specialized toric lenses built from highly breathable materials that allow for continuous wear, even overnight, for up to a week. They tackle the blurry…
How to Read Your Contact Lens Prescription
A contact lens prescription has one job your glasses prescription cannot do: it describes a lens that sits on your eye rather than 12 mm in front of it. That is why it carries a base curve, a diameter and a brand name, and why the powers are not the same numbers. Every field, decoded…