Contact Lens Care: Removing Proteins, Stuck Lenses & Tips

Protein buildup on contact lenses can cause blurry vision and irritation, especially for sensitive eyes. Proper hygiene, such as avoiding showers with contacts and using the right cleaning solution, ensures ocular safety.

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How to Get Used to Gas Permeable Contact Lenses

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Jennifer Byrne

You may not have heard of gas permeable contact lenses, but they are a more recent technology than soft contact lenses, reports All About Vision. Introduced in the 1970s, gas permeable lenses offer the benefit of allowing more oxygen to get to your eye than soft lenses.