EYE PROBLEMS

If you are like many people in need of vision correction, you probably wear some kind of prescription glasses. For younger people in particular, this can be a little bit irritating and you want to look more natural. Many people feel that wearing contact lenses makes them look much younger, and they prefer them over eyeglasses. When buying contact lenses, there are a few things you should know before you make the plunge. The first and most important thing is that you prescription for the lenses will be completely different than the one you already have for your glasses. You cannot buy contact lenses with a glasses prescription, so you will need to make an appointment with your eye doctor and try to get a contact lens prescription. This will measure the depth, height, and width of your eye as well as a specific eyesight prescription number for the contact lenses. This is what will be needed when buying contact lenses. You can choose to either purchase the lenses directly from your eye doctor, or you can even go online and buy them that way. In addition, many independent eyeglass stores also carry contact lenses. You may want to call around first and be sure that they have them in the prescription you received from your doctor. Otherwise your best bet may be just to get them directly from their office, unless they do not have the specific brand or style that you want.

When buying contact lenses, be sure you know all about the differences in cleaning and disposal times. Some lenses allow you to wear them for up to a month before having to throw them out, while others are made to be trashed on a daily basis. Still others can be worn on a weekly basis and then tossed. It really depends on the type of prescription and the brand as to which kind you will receive, but many give you the option of choosing so read carefully about each one, and then decide on the pair of lenses that will best suit your needs and your lifestyle. You can also choose to get color contact lenses. These are really interesting because they actually change the color of your eyes, and many do so dramatically. For example, if you have light brown eyes, you can make them a pretty blue by simply buying the color contact lenses. The color on the lens is located right on the pupil area of the eye, so it looks very natural. Buying contact lenses can be a fun experience once you've gotten the prescription, but remember it is advised to get a contact lens exam at least every two years, and some eye doctors recommend one once a year. You can find more information about buying contact lenses from your doctor or your particular lens' brand's manufacturer. They can offer helpful hints about what to look for and how to find the best deals on lenses, as well as cleaning and application tips.