Daily contacts are only for single-use wear, while monthly contacts can be worn or up to a month before being replaced. A contact lens exam and fitting with your eye doctor can help determine the type of contact lens suited for your vision needs and lifestyle.
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When Should a Child Have Their First Eye Exam?
A preschool-aged child should have their first eye exam between 3 and 5 years to monitor vision and detect early signs of vision problems.
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?
It’s rare, but it is possible for dry eyes to cause permanent vision damage, as the condition leaves your eyes exposed and more vulnerable to abrasions, bacteria, and more. […]
What You Need to Know Before Wearing Costume Contact Lenses
However, before wearing costume contact lenses, it’s important to get a prescription, prioritize eye safety, and consult with professionals like Tree City Eyecare for guidance.
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How Long Does Laser Eye Surgery Take?
laser eye surgeries like LASIK or PRK usually take about 30 minutes or less per eye, but the exact time can vary. […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Scleral Contact Lenses
To reap the full benefits of these specialized lenses, we’ve created a comprehensive guideline that outlines:
The technology behind scleral lenses
Scleral lens fitting
How to clean, store, and properly remove scleral lenses
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Do Scleral Contact Lenses Work for Dry Eye?
Fortunately, scleral contact lenses’ unique design allows the eye’s surface to maintain moisture, making them a great option for dry eye sufferers. […]
Contact Lens Fitting Guide
With so many contact lens types available, a fitting helps your optometrist determine the most suitable contact lens for your lifestyle and visual needs.
During a contact lens fitting individuals will have:
Measurements taken of their eyes
A contact lens trial period
A finalized prescription
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What Diseases Can Be Detected In An Eye Exam?
Comprehensive eye exams go beyond assessing your vision; they also evaluate the health of your eyes. These exams can detect not only the onset of ocular diseases, but also general health conditions. Eye diseases that can be detected during an exam include: Some general eye conditions that can be detected during an exam include: Importance […]
How Long Does Ortho-K Last?
Ortho-K, or orthokeratology, involves a special kind of contact lens that you wear while you sleep to correct refractive errors during the day. It’s often used to treat myopia, but can also be an effective treatment for hyperopia and astigmatism. One of the main benefits of Ortho-K is that it provides an alternative for people […]