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.

How to Understand Power in Contact Lenses

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharon O'Neil

If you wear contact lenses, you may be curious about some of the codes and numbers imprinted on the lens packaging. Optometrists prescribe contact lenses with different degrees of power to correct various vision problems.

Sharon O'Neil has been writing professionally since 2008. Her work has been published on various websites, including Walden University's Think+Up. She has worked in international business and is a licensed customs broker. She is currently a supervisor with a social service agency that works with families to prevent child abuse and neglect. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in business from Indiana University.