Contact Lenses
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How do you put in your contact lenses? Follow these easy steps!
To ensure your contacts feel as comfortable as possible, it's essential you put in your contacts correctly. But what's the correct way, you ask? What things are worth watching out for? Naturally, it takes time and practice to perfect putting in your contact lenses when you first start using them. We've put together a selection of tips to make
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What Are FSAs and HSAs?
Did you sign up for an FSA plan in 2022? If it ends on December 31, you may have until March 15, 2023 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 2022, 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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Where to Get a Contact Lens Exam Near Me
For those who wish to wear contacts, at some point, you’ll need a contact lens exam. During this eye exam, the eye doctor will talk to you about your vision concerns, review your current contacts (if you wear them), assess your general eye health, and examine your eyes up close.
But wait--aren’t these the same things they do during a regular
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Contact Lenses vs. Glasses: Which Provides Better Vision?
Contacts and glasses both offer benefits to your eyesight. However, when wondering, ‘Contact lenses vs. glasses: which provides better vision?’, contacts are usually the answer. Since they go on your eyes, they offer superior front and peripheral vision. But it’s important to take care of them to lessen your risk for eye issues.
Keep in mind that not everyone can wear contacts, though. Your optometrist will let you know during your eye exam if they are right for you and what type they recommend for your eyes. If you have any other questions about contact lenses, feel free to give our office a call today. We are happy to help.
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Contact Lens’ Wearers: Yes, You Still Need Glasses
Did you know that 37 million people in the U.S. use contact lenses as their choice of vision correction? For Eyes is a great place to purchase this type of eyewear, and we offer a wide selection to choose from, including extended wear contact lenses, rigid gas permeable contact lenses, tinted or colored contact lenses, and more.
Getting
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Are Progressive Lenses Good for Your Eyes?
If your eye doctor has given you a prescription for progressive lenses, you may wonder, ‘Are progressive lenses good for your eyes?’ Maybe you don’t want to carry around three pairs of glasses, each with a different prescription, and you’re curious if progressive lenses can actually help you see better.
Let’s talk about the types of
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Everything You Need to Know About Contacts vs. Glasses
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of contacts vs. glasses:
- Contacts must be cleaned and replaced often, but they are less noticeable than glasses.
- Contacts can lead to eye infections, but they do not obstruct your vision.
- Glasses may be fragile, but they can protect your eyes better than contacts.
- Glasses may impair your vision in some cases, but they can last longer than contacts.
If you think prescription lenses would benefit you, then trust the eye care experts at For Eyes to help you choose between contacts vs. glasses.
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What Is the Difference Between a Contact Lens Prescription and Eyeglasses?
Before you make your choice of corrective eyewear, we recommend knowing what the difference is between a contact lens prescription and eyeglasses. Contact lenses go on your eyes, while eyeglasses go over them.
In addition to how the eyewear fits, the two types of prescription lenses vary in the materials used to make them. Your contacts may be made with various materials, including silicone hydrogel, while your eyeglasses may have titanium frames and polycarbonate lenses.
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