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 General Information General Information
 Contact Lens Safety and Health Issues Contact Lens Safety and Health Issues
 Contact Lenses and Teenagers Contact Lenses and Teenagers
 Contact Lens Manufacturers Contact Lens Manufacturers
 Purchasing Contact Lenses Purchasing Contact Lenses
 

General Information "General Information"


A Little History - A fascinating look at the history and development of contact lenses over the years.

Types of Contact Lenses - A nicely organized chart from the American Optometric Association that briefly explains the different kinds of lenses and lists the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Contact lenses: An unobstructed view - This is a wonderful page provided by the Mayo Clinic that discusses contact lenses in great detail.

Contact Lenses: A Guide - General and specific information provided by the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association.

Contact Lenses and Cosmetics - Should you put makeup on before or after applying your lenses? Well, that depends on the type of lens you wear. Read this informative page to learn more about using cosmetics while wearing lenses.

Contact Lens Safety and Health Issues "Contact Lens Safety and Health Issues"


Contact Lens Safety and Myths - General safety information regarding contact lens wear and answers to a few prevalent myths about contact lenses.

Study Shows New Contact Lenses Safe for 30-Day Continuous Wear  - Extended wear lenses using new materials have been deemed safe for 30 days of continuous wear. No more fumbling around in the night for your glasses!

Safety Tips for Contact Lens Wearers - A short list of tips to remember to make your contact lens wearing experience trouble free.

Contact Lens Comfort - This site has helpful general information about contact lenses as well as some handy safety charts for you to print out and hang where you insert your lenses.

Contact Lenses and Teenagers "Contact Lenses and Teenagers"


Teens and Contact Lenses: A Guide for Parents - This is a detailed article that answers common questions asked by parents including safety and money issues.

http://www.careforyoureyes.com/article785-178.html - An article addressing some common contact lens issues with regard to teenagers: maturity level, sports, safety, as well as a few others.

Teen Vision Issues - A helpful article for the parent that is considering purchasing contacts for their teen.

Novelty contact lenses pose serious risks if not prescribed... - Novelty and colored lenses, popular among image conscious teenagers, are a common sight at swap meets and mall kiosks. While it may be tempting to try them, this article explains why it is important that contacts of any kind need to be dispensed using a prescription.

Contact Lens Manufacturers "Contact Lens Manufacturers"


Bausch & Lomb - This website has a handy questionnaire designed to help you find the right B&L contact lens along with a coupon for a free trial pair of soft lenses.

CIBA Vision - This company makes the new Night & Day extended wear lenses for people who are looking for an alternative to eye surgery. They also make "Wild Eyes" - a brand of novelty special effect lenses.

Cooper Vision - Cooper Vision is the largest manufacturer of toric contact lenses (for people with astigmatism) in the world. They also make the popular "Crazy Lenses".

Johnson & Johnson Vision Products - Makers of the well-known Acuvue brand. There is a coupon for a $30.00 rebate on a year's purchase of any Acuvue lens as well as an offer for a free trial pair.

Ocu-Ease Optical Products - This company specializes in making lenses that are not mass produced thus enabling them to fit more people.

Purchasing Contact Lenses "Purchasing Contact Lenses"


Contact Lenses: Where's the Best Place to Buy? - Multi-page article about purchasing lenses whether it be in person at your doctor's office or over the internet. Very informative and it mentions factors that might be otherwise overlooked.

Buying Contact Lenses on the Internet... - Helpful answers to common questions regarding contact lens purchases on the internet, by mail or over the phone provided by the Food and Drug Administration.

Contact Lens Retailers - A comprehensive list of online sources for contact lenses.

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