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Contacts & H20: Yes or No?

Contacts & H20: Yes or No?

When one thinks of summertime, often the mind is flooded with images of combating the sweltering temperatures through various water-subversive means. Daily dips in swimming pools, running through the sprinklers, boating on the lake—it seems like our time during the season (just around the corner!) is spent largely in close contact with water. So what about contacts in the water? You may be wondering how contact lenses fare in these aquatic situations. For contact wearers, is H20 a yes or a no? Before you cannonball into your water-centric activities this summer, consider these tips to ensure the best experience possible. CONTINUE READING Continue reading

Contacts of the Worst Kind: Help with Lens Issues

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Wearing contacts is on the whole a wonderful, freeing, and often life-changing experience. But true to “every rose has its thorns” philosophy, there can be some irritating issues lens wearers face from time to time. Problems range from the mild (dry eyes) to the serious (corneal ulceration/infection). Some of the problems with lenses can be prevented, and many can be alleviated or treated. Read through these issues to understand what causes some of these common contact lens matters and what you can do to prevent or solve them. CONTINUE READING Continue reading