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Contact Lenses

Many people prefer contacts over glasses, but you have to know how to take care of them. Explore different lenses and tips for making the most of them.
Coastal Contacts
Coastal Contacts Review: Order Lenses Easily and Affordably
By Joline Buscemi
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Contact Lenses: Are Your Eyes Right for Contacts?
Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD
Patient speaking with eye doctor
What Your Eye Doctor Shouldn't Tell You
Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD
Contact lens balance on the tip of index finger
What to Know Before You Get Contact Lenses
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
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Hybrid Contact Lens – Alternative Contact Lenses
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Contact lenses
Why Does a Contact Lens Prescription Expire?
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Woman putting eyedrops in eyes
6 Tips for Contact Lens Wearers With Allergies
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
woman applying contact lenses
The Basics of Contact Lens Hygiene
Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD
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Disposable Contact Lens Wearing Times
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
Contact lens on a finger
Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses Safety
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Contact Lens Care - Storing Contacts in Plain Water
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Woman with a contact lens on her finger
What to Know About Contact Lenses and Infections
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Monovision
Monovision Contact Lenses for Presbyopia
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
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Stem Cell Contact Lenses for Eye Disease
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Different Types of Contact Lenses
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
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Choosing Soft Contact Lenses for Keratoconus
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
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Prokera or Medical Contact Lenses
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Close-Up Of Finger Showing Contact Lens
Contact Lens Options for People Over 40
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Don't let glasses get in your way - stock photo - girl with contact lens
Learn If Scleral Contact Lenses Are the Best Option
Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD
person performing Eye Dominance Test
Determine Your Dominant Eye - Simple Test
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
Optometrist helping patient with contacts in office
The 8 Best Places to Buy Contacts in 2020
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
1-800 Contacts
1-800 Contacts Review: A Stress-Free Contacts Source
By Sarah Vanbuskirk
Contact lens case
The Cost of Contact Lenses
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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Multifocal Intraocular Lenses for Cataract Surgery
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA
The 8 Best Contact Lenses for Dry Eyes of 2020
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Medical Uses for Tinted Contact Lenses
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
Man putting in eyedrops
The 7 Best Eye Drops for Contacts of 2020
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Practice Smart Contact Lens Care