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If you are considering to switch over from your old spectacles to contact lenses,
Let us inform you, You are going in the right direction.

Over 30 million people in the US are estimated to be using Contact Lenses.





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What are Contact Lenses ?

Contact lenses are a medical device, designed to fit right onto the cornea. Contact lenses can help reduce image distortion sometimes caused by eyeglasses because they fit right onto the eye and offers increased peripheral vision. An Eye Care Practitioner needs to first fit a patient for contact lenses, because sizes of the eyes are all different and each patient is unique in their own ways.


Soft Lenses (Disposable) :

These contact lenses contains 25% to 79% water.
They are easily adaptable to your eyes, hence are quite comfortable.
With soft contacts, you will barely feel that there is something that is there.
However, you should be more careful in handling them and have replaced more frequently.


Daily Disposable:

If you want the ultimate convenience, you must go for disposable contact lenses.
The cleaning and disinfection procedures with disposable contacts are extremely simple.
They are better for your health of your eyes because they are more frequently replaced.
Also you  will always have some spare lenses with you.

These days you can get disposable contact lenses in all Toric, Bifocal, and Colored versions.


Weekly Disposable:

Weekly Disposable contact lenses offers the convenient way to correct your vision. The disposable contact lenses listed below are designed to be replaced on a 1-2 week(s) basis. For the benefit of health of your eye, consult with your personal optometrist with all contact lenses related questions such as the suitable period of wearing.


Monthly Disposable:

Monthly Disposable contact lenses are offer the convenient way to correct your vision. The disposable contact lenses listed below are designed to be replaced on a monthly basis. For the benefit of health of your eye, consult with your personal optometrist with all contact lenses related questions such as the suitable period of wearing.


Color Contact Lenses:

Colored Lenses are mainly worn for Cosmetic purposes. You can get five different types of colored contact lenses, namely, visibility tints, enhancement tints, opaque color tints and light-filtering tints. If you have perfect vision, you can take the 'Plano/No Power' form of colored contact lenses that do not make any visual correction. You can also get them as disposable or frequent replacement lenses.


Toric Soft Lenses:

These Lenses are for
astigmatism wearer and claimed to correct astigmatism.
You can get these types in daily wear as well as planned replacement versions.
You may be required to visit the doctor's clinic more than once to get a perfect fitting.


 


Information & Tips :
  • Please make sure the Power (Sphere), Diameter , Base Curve are all correct before you wear Contact Lenses
  • For the Toric Users , Please make sure the Cylinder , Axis are all correct before you wear Contact Lenses
  • Always wash your hands before handling with Contact Lenses and make sure your contact lenses are clean as well
  • Pull down your lower eyelid, using your applying hand
  • We recommend to replace your Lens Case every 2 months
  • Lens case must be well cleaned and dried every time after usage
  • We recommend to wear Freshlook Colors if your eyes are naturally dark in color
  • Majority of Contact Lenses will block Ultraviolet
  • We recommend to have a spare Contact lenses and Solutions with you for safely reasons
  • Use New solution every time the lenses are taken out of the case
  • Start with your left lens. Always work from left to right
  • Insert your Lenses before you apply Makeup,Mascaras and Eyeliners
  • Contact lenses should be in the solution for at least 6 hours, and must be cleaned with fresh solutions for 5 seconds before putting them on

Do Not :
  • Do not use Tap Water to clean your Contact Lenses
  • Do not Switch the type of Solution you use except recommended by the professionals
  • Do not let Hair Spay , Air Refresher or  have Tap Water contact your lenses
  • Do not use your Contact Lenses if your eyes are Red or in Pain - remove it Immediately
  • Do not swap or lend your Contact Lenses to anyone
  • Do not use your Regular Eyeglasses Prescription to get Contact Lenses. It Is Different !
  • Do not wear Contact Lenses to swim except you are going to wear goggles
  • Do not wear Contact Lenses after Eye Surgery
  • Do not wear your Contact Lenses if you are passed 12 months of your Vision Test


BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU BUY YOUR HALLOWEEN CONTACT LENSES!

Several websites click here are now selling non-FDA-Approved Contact Lenses on the Internet. They have been identified as selling Non-regulated/ Non-FDA-approved contact lenses. All contacts ship from Sharp Contacts have been tested or cleared by the FDA. Click Here for more information.



Tips for First Time wearers :

Day 1: Try on your new lenses but wear them for no longer than 2-4 hours.
Day 2: If you feel comfortable, try extending the wearing time to 4-6 hours.
Day 3: Wear it for the full day of work (6-8 hours )but remember use eye-drops in dry places.
Day 4: After wearing it for 8-10 hours, meet your friends after work for Happy Hour.
Day 5: Congratulations! You've graduated to maximum 10-12 Hours wearing schedule.



When Should Contact Lenses be Replaced?
  • If your contact lenses are still comfortable and  are in good conditions beyond the recommended replacement schedule, it is still advisable to adhere to the wearing schedule prescribed. The main advantage of disposable lenses is that a fresh pair is worn daily or every couple of weeks.

  • Please see your optician to get your updated prescription if you are a first time user or your vision test has passed 1 year.

  • Customers should consult with your personal optometrist with all contact lenses related questions. It is important that you follow your eye care provider's wearing instructions.

  • For the benefit of your the health of your eye, please have your eyes examined by a qualified eye care professional prior to purchasing/ wearing any contact lenses. Also it is recommended to get a regular eye inspection every six months. Please check the contact lenses carefully before insertion. If it appears damaged or unusual, do not use it and contact your eye professional.



       



  





How do I read my soft contact lenses Prescription ?


*The Regular Eyeglasses Prescription is not the same as Contact Lenses*








OS = Left Eye , OD = Right Eye
 

Brand Name : (Acuvue, FreshLook, Focus. etc.)


Power (Sphere) : ' + ' Presbyopia , ' - ' Shortsighted , a number Between +20.00 to -20.00


BC : Means Base Curve , The Curve of the Contact Lenses , Range from 8.0 to 10.0 , Normally both eyes are Same


DIA : Means Diameter , The Diameter of the Contact Lenses , Range from 13.0 to 15.0 , Normally both eyes are Same


The follow options are for Astigmatism Wearer , Toric Lenses will fitted Astigmatism's Customers


CYL : Means Cylinder , Range from -4.00 to +4.00


AXIS : Range from 10' to 180' , Given in Degreess








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