Safe Use of Cosmetic lenses
Cosmetic contact lenses, also referred as decorative, coloured, or plano lenses, are soft contact lenses designed primarily to alter the appearance of the eye rather than to correct refractive error,…
Scleral Lenses in Irregular Corneas
Introduction - Managing irregular corneas has always been one of the most challenging areas in clinical optometry. Unlike regular refractive errors such as myopia or hyperopia, irregular corneal conditions distort…
Role of Contact Lenses in Sports Eye Safety
Sports is not only about strength, skills, and endurance, but also about vision. Clear and stable eyesight is essential for athletes to perform at their best. From catching a fast…
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K Lens)
Ortho-K Lenses: The Overnight Solution to Clear Vision Imagine waking up in the morning, removing your contact lenses, and enjoying crystal-clear vision throughout the entire day—without the need for glasses,…
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF CONTACT LENSES IN MYOPIA CONTROL
For decades, the solution for blurry distance vision caused by myopia (nearsightedness) was straightforward: get a pair of glasses or standard contact lenses. The goal was simple—bend the light correctly…
Dry Eye & Contact Lenses: Tips for Comfortable Wear
If you wear contact lenses and often feel like your eyes are staging a protest dry, itchy, burning, or just plain tired, you’re not alone. One of the most common…
UV-Blocking Contact Lenses: Are They Clinically Effective?
Introduction Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a well-known environmental hazard that can damage the eyes over time. Prolonged exposure to UV rays has been linked to various eye…
Scleral Lenses
History- A scleral lens is a prototypical lens dating back to the early 1880s. Originally these lenses were designed by using a substance to take a mold of the eye.…
Contact Lens Terminologies
Contact lenses are a popular alternative to traditional eyeglasses for people who require vision correction. They are small, thin and curved lenses that are placed directly on the surface of…
INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF CONTACT LENS
contact lenses, or simply contacts, are thin lenses placed directly on the surface of eye. a contact lens is a thin, curved lens placed on the film of tears that…