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The FDA has recalled several lubricating eye drops sold under store brands including Equate, Target Up & Up, CVS and Rite Aid. The complete list can be found here. If you have one of the bottles listed, you are advised to stop using the drops and throw them away due to the risk of eye […]
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that affects people of all ages. It occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of on it. This results in blurry distance vision. Myopia […]
DMV Vented Scleral Cup Used for insertion. “Vented” means there is a hole in the plunger. Dry Eye Shop Amazon EZi Lens Application Ring Used for insertion. Experienced soft lens wearers often find the motion used with this is familiar. Dry Eye Shop EZi Company DMV Ultra Remover Used for removal. Smaller than […]
Place a re-wetting drop into your eye and a drop of saline on to the removal plunger Using your free hand pull down on your lower eyelid. If you have a tendency to close or blink then go ahead and grab both top and bottom lids! Place plunger on the lower 1/3 of the lens, […]
After following instructions on your other checklist (rinsing the lens), place the lens on the center of your insertion plunger. Fill the lens with your Sterile Saline, making sure to fill all of the way. It will look like the lens is about to overflow when it is full. Bend at the waist, as […]
Preparing to insert your scleral contact lenses Remove lenses from case and cleaning solution (Boston Simplus/Tangible Clean) Gently rub lens to loosen up the cleaning solution that remains after removing it from the case. TIP: This makes rinsing the lens easier! Thoroughly rinse lens with Sensitive Eyes Saline, making sure to rinse off any of […]
Different intraocular lenses (IOLs) can be implanted to achieve customized results based on your visual goals. Monofocal for distance. The standard IOL is a one focus lens. This option is typically covered by medical insurance. The most common visual goal is best distance, and this requires glasses for clear vision at intermediate and near. Monofocal […]
Pataday (olopatadine) was prescription only, is now over the counter, and continues to be one of the most successful drops for eye allergies. It is available as once daily, twice daily and extra strength. The majority of eyes benefit the most from twice daily, and that version is the best value. Current market rate is […]
Congratulations on successfully wearing contact lenses! Here is some advice designed to keep you on a path of success: Wash Your Hands! Wash, rinse and dry your hands each time you put in or take out your lenses. Avoid oily or heavily scented soaps. If you need a moisturizer, use it after you handle your […]
Dry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent condition across the globe, affecting people of all ages and demographics. Treatment of DED starts simple and can become more complex depending upon the severity of the condition and how each patient responds to treatment. 99% of all dry eye cases require some form of lubrication, and the number of […]
