Contact Lenses
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Is Switching From Glasses to Contacts Safe?
When having trouble deciding between glasses vs. contacts, many people end up getting both. Prescription eyewear comes in many forms, and having two to choose from opens up your options for protecting your eyes.
If you’re interested in switching from glasses to contacts, remember that it’s safe for most people. Whenever you transition between two types of eyewear, you may experience distorted vision or other eye issues. However, these symptoms are often temporary.
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Who Cannot Wear Contact Lenses?
Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 people ages 18 to 24 use contact lenses? That statistic is not surprising, understanding the benefits of contacts. And 45 million U.S. citizens wear contacts as their primary form of vision correction.
With so many people choosing contacts instead of glasses, it begs the question: is there anyone who
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Do Rigid Gas-Permeable Contact Lenses Help With Astigmatism?
Without seeing an eye doctor, it can be challenging to know the type of prescription eyewear you’ll need for astigmatism (a refractive error caused by a misshaped cornea). Having an eye exam once per year can help you stay aware of any changes in your vision and enable your optometrist to modify your prescription if necessary.
Eyeglasses are
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Are Hard Contact Lenses a Good Choice?
Did you know that 45 million people in the U.S. use contacts, with the majority being nearsighted? No matter your age, the idea of wearing contact lenses is appealing since you can conceal the fact that you’re wearing corrective eyewear while maintaining the prescription power you need.
Most people prefer soft lenses due to the comfortable
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What Are FSAs and HSAs?
Did you sign up for an FSA plan in 2020? If it ends on December 31, you may have until March 15, 2021 to use your funds and until March 31 to send in the necessary paperwork for repayment.
Don’t wait too long, though. With the deadlines right around the corner, you’ll want to use your funds and send in documentation right away.
For
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What Is the Grace Period for an FSA?
A flexible spending account (FSA) is a service you can set up through your employer to take care of approved healthcare expenses. In 2020, employees can contribute up to $2,750 from their annual income before taxes.
Most people’s FSAs end on the final day of the year (December 31), but that doesn’t mean you need to spend all your FSA by then.
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How Do Toric Contact Lenses Work?
Do you often look at the reviews for the best contact lenses for astigmatism? Having astigmatism can make it challenging to narrow down your eyewear options, especially when everyone’s level of astigmatism is different.
And we understand what it’s like to spend hours searching for the top contact lenses when all you want is someone to
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Which Contact Lenses Can You Sleep In?
Were you aware that nearly 33 percent of adults have fallen asleep while wearing contacts? We understand the struggle. After all, who wants to get out of bed and remove contact lenses after forgetting to take them out?
Sometimes, it feels like removing them when you’re tired can take forever. And other times, you might be so comfy in your
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What Are Extended Wear Multifocal Contact Lenses?
The best part about shopping for contacts at For Eyes is there’s something for everyone. We offer affordable options for every budget and even sell contact lenses online.
Some of our most popular lenses include daily wear, tinted, and toric. We also offer extended wear multifocal contact lenses to give you plenty of flexibility and the
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What Are the Effects of Wearing One Contact Lens?
When you get up in the morning, do you ever find yourself spending too much time searching for your contacts? If you don’t keep them in the same place each night, it can be challenging to track them down.
Perhaps, you can only find a single contact lens, and if so, you might be wondering, ‘What are the effects of wearing one contact
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