Archive for the ‘Contact Lenses’ Category

Something You Should Know About Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Something You Should Know About Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses Article Source: ezinearticles.com Since the introduction of silicone hydrogel contact lenses in 1999, they have become the fastest growing new fit contact lens segment worldwide. Researchers predict that, by 2009, silicone hydrogels will make up more than two-thirds of contact lens sales in ...

Have You Been Contemplating When Switching to Contact Lenses

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Have You Been Contemplating When Switching to Contact Lenses Article Source: ezinearticles.com Have you been contemplating making the switch to contact lenses? If so, there are a variety of factors to consider when making your decision. While contact lenses may not be suitable for every person, more people than ever are now ...

Risks Of Wearing Contact Lenses

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Risks Of Wearing Contact Lenses (article source: www.fda.gov) Wearing contact lenses puts you at risk of several serious conditions including eye infections and corneal ulcers. These conditions can develop very quickly and can be very serious. In rare cases, these conditions can cause blindness.You can not determine the seriousness of a problem ...

Completely Guide:Buying Contact Lenses

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Completely Guide:Buying Contact Lenses (article resorce:www.fda.gov) Contact lens sales are regulated by both the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Before you buy any contact lenses from someone other than your eye care professional, the FDA wants you to be a wise consumer. With a valid contact lens prescription, it is ...

Focusing on Contact Lens Safety:How to Report Problems

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Focusing on Contact Lens Safety:How to Report Problems (article source:www.fda.gov) * If you find a Web site you think is illegally selling contact lenses over the Web, you should report it to FDA * If you don't get the exact lenses you ordered, report the problem directly to the company that supplied ...

Focusing on Contact Lens Safety:Prescription required

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Focusing on Contact Lens Safety:Prescription required (article source:www.fda.gov)  Just like their corrective counterparts, decorative contacts--sometimes called plano, zero-powered or non-corrective lenses--are regulated by FDA. "What troubles us is when they are bought and used without a valid prescription, without the involvement of a qualified eye care professional, or without appropriate follow-up care," says ...

Focusing on Contact Lens Safety:Decorative Contact Lenses

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Focusing on Contact Lens Safety:Decorative Contact Lenses (article source:www.fda.gov) Every year, the approach of Halloween heightens fears at FDA that consumers will harm their eyes with unapproved decorative contact lenses. These are lenses that some people use to temporarily change their eye color or to make their eyes look weird--perhaps giving them an ...

Focusing on Contact Lens Safety:Getting a Prescription

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Focusing on Contact Lens Safety:Getting a Prescription (article source:www.fda.gov) When you get an eye exam, you have the right to get a copy of your prescription.You can then use it at another vendor or to order contact lenses on the Internet, over the phone, or by mail.As per FTC regulations, a prescription ...