You control your life, keratoconus does not. We understand people react differently to the news they have Keratoconus. Lack of knowledge and support often creates fear. We recommend learning as much as you can about this condition and investigating the many options available to let you get back to your life. While we believe it’s important to accept this diagnosis, we hope to help you realize there are many resources available to help you adapt. Wondering why you can't just wear glasses or regular contact lenses? Keratoconus (ker-uh-toe-KOH-nus) occurs when your cornea-the clear, dome-shaped front surface of your eye thins and gradually bulges outward…

Are you envious of others vision correction options?   Ungratified with your vision correction options? Do you have a highly irregular shaped cornea? Is your prescription a little more complicated? Do your lenses rotate or move during blinks?   As you are well aware, visual limitations are extremely frustrating and astigmatism only adds to this conundrum. Many people with astigmatism won’t be able to wear a standard lens design. A rotationally stable lens is paramount to deliver consistent vision. And the regular off the shelf products won’t always work. If any of this sounds familiar, you may be asking yourself what the alternatives are?   New Possibilities! Advanced-technology paired with…

Keratoconus is an eye disorder of the cornea or the anterior surface of the eye. This condition makes the cornea thinner and bulge into a cone shape from its normal round shape. This bulging distorts your vision and can severely affect your natural eyesight. On account of this, simple things like reading, watching TV, driving, or simply identifying things becomes a challenge.

The world’s understanding of myopia is rapidly developing, and the necessary technology alongside it. It remains to be seen, but myopia cannot be merely explained by genetics alone. Here are a few important details we now know about myopia. Myopia actually means that the eye is longer than it should be. Myopia was once recognized as thick glasses and high prescriptions. A longer eye is concerning as it often gets worse in growing children and there are significant eye health and quality of life implications with every step of worsening myopia. Breaks are important. It is recommended that your child take breaks from reading and screen…

Contact lenses are a revolutionary tool for improved visions as they provide optimum clarity without obstruction. When placed on the eye, they move along with it, offering you a more natural look. However, if regular disposable contact lenses pose a problem due to the shape of your eyes or in the event of too much astigmatism, you can have them custom-made to suit your needs. And the best part is that you can acquire these custom contact lenses at a rate that is comparable to a disposable lens price. Our lens care packages are curated the same way regardless of your prescription.

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Article Written By:  Sherry Christiansen

Original Article Posted on:  November 11, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://www.verywellhealth.com/misight-contact-lenses-for-myopia-in-children-5078683

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Link to Original Article:  https://coopervision.ca/about-contacts/contact-lens-care-get-most-your-lenses

There are many myths surrounding contact lenses, some of which wrongly put people off buying them. Typically these myths grow from an unusual experience or misunderstanding of information. Many of these myths are also based on how contact lenses used to be, instead of the current design and technology of lenses. Any information regarding your eyes should be properly assessed as following up on faulty information can cause more problems such as long-term eye issues. To help you steer clear of these misconceptions, Lodge Optical Ltd has debunked some of the most widely believed myths about contact lenses. 

***Wearing face masks is an essential measure for fighting the spread of COVID-19. However, while masks may help prevent illness, they also create problems of their own. One of these issues is mask-associated dry eye. (Known as MADE)