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Contact lens manufacturers have recently increased the benefits of using their individual fulfillment centers. By going directly to the manufacturer instead of using a distributor, shipping is faster and they have increased the number and value of rebates. This does mean the online software portals will change based on the lens you wear. Simply text/call our office […]
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 […]
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 […]
I already have scleral lenses, why get a new pair? Congratulations! You know first hand the benefits of this category of lens. Here are some thoughts to consider: The latest generation of scleral lenses have been even more comfortable. We can now customize the back surface of the lenses to a higher degree. It’s important […]
We are often asked about costume contact lenses. These “Halloween” or “Dragon Con” lenses are very different than the mainstream cosmetic lenses that enhance eye color. Color enhancing lenses are made by the major domestic manufacturers including Johnson & Johnson and Alcon. None of the top manufactures make costume lenses. Many of these lenses come […]
We are often asked about costume contact lenses. These “Halloween” or “Dragon Con” lenses are very different than the mainstream cosmetic lenses that enhance eye color. Color enhancing lenses are made by the major domestic manufacturers including Johnson & Johnson and Alcon. None of the top manufactures make costume lenses. Many of these lenses come […]
