During pink eye flare-ups, ditching your contact lenses for eyeglasses is strongly advised. Switching to glasses helps prevent further discomfort and reinfection, and promotes further healing.
Once the infection has cleared and you’ve been given the green light to continue wearing contacts by your eye doctor, it’s vital to dispose of any contaminated lenses. Use a fresh new pair, and practice proper contact lens care.
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While contact lenses can offer incredible convenience and clarity, they can also be the culprit behind dry eye disease. […]
A classic debate for those with eye problems is trying to make the contact lenses vs glasses decision. Those who wear any type of corrective lenses understand the options in front of them. Respectively, the two choices are two very different types of treatment. Contact lenses are tiny curved lenses that are placed directly on […]
Whether you should opt for eyeglasses or contact lenses for vision correction depends on your personal preference. However, factors such as lifestyle, comfort, convenience, budget and aesthetics have to be considered while taking a decision. Both options have several advantages and disadvantages in terms of ease of use, vision and eye health. Eyeglasses do not require much maintenance and […]
We at Focus West Optometry take pride in bringing our clients the latest in contact lenses and prescription glasses. The next time you’re visiting your optometrist for eye exams or any other eye care in the Calgary area, be sure to ask about the advantages of digital lenses. They may just improve your vision more than your current pair of glasses […]
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