Yes, you can wear contact lenses even if you have astigmatism, thanks to specialty contact lenses that can correct for the shape of an astigmatic eye. […]
Can You Wear Contacts With Astigmatism?
What Causes Astigmatism to Worsen?
While you can’t always prevent astigmatism from worsening, factors like the natural aging process, eye injuries, and certain eye conditions can cause it to progress. […]
How to Clean Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses can be cleaned with a designated cleaning solution. […]
What Causes Myopia to Worsen?
Things that contribute to the development of myopia include not enough time spent outdoors and too much time spent doing near work. […]
Astigmatism vs. Myopia: What’s the Difference?
Astigmatism causes blurry vision at all distances, while myopia causes distant objects to look blurry while nearby objects remain clear. […]
How to Insert Scleral Lenses
To insert scleral lenses, make sure your hands are clean and fill the lens with a saline solution or another fluid recommended by your optometrist. Then, you can either use your fingers or a contact lens applicator to insert the lens. […]
How Do Multifocal Contact Lenses Work?
Multifocal contact lenses rest directly on the surface of the eye and contain multiple “zones” to help the wearer see both far away and nearby objects. […]
How Long Do Scleral Lenses Last?
With proper care, scleral lenses can generally be expected to last 1–2 years. […]
Can You Wear Prescription Sunglasses With Contacts?
The answer is yes—you can wear prescription sunglasses with contacts. […]
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses & How Do They Work?
Scleral lenses are a type of specialty lens designed to vault over the top of the cornea, where a traditional lens normally sits, and rest on the white part of your eye called the sclera. […]
