When Does Contact Lens Expire? Contact lenses are medical devices. The expiry date on each bottle and box of the contact lenses represents dates that unopened lenses can still be used. When you have already opened and started wearing the contact lenses, then when to replace these lenses is another thing. This is an […]
We have about 165 to 240 eyelashes that protect our eyes from wind and dust particles. It is now becoming common to see kids with eyelashes touching their eyes. Besides actually seeing the lashes poking their eyes, you will also notice the following: There are different causes for the lashes to touch the eyes: According […]
Scleral contact lenses can help alleviate the discomfort and blurred vision experienced by patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome. Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder that attacks the glands that make moisture in the eyes, mouth, and other body parts. Our patient recalled that when she was young, she often would eat champoy (Chinese preserved fruit […]
“I have Keratoconus and will Never be Able to Fully Enjoy Life” I hear this often from patients diagnosed with Keratoconus. You may find it challenging to watch television and read the fast food board menu or you may find yourself zooming in on your phone, notes, and computer screen. You may not see your […]
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea becomes thinner and becomes cone-shaped. This corneal protrusion causes blurry vision as the cornea becomes irregular in shape. The progression is usually in the first three decades of life. Where does keratoconus come from? Most of the patients with keratoconus have history of eye rubbing. There are […]
It is often disheartening to learn that one has keratoconus. It gives a sort of relief though that finally, you know what is going on. Why your vision keeps on getting worse, and why your vision cannot be improved by glasses anymore. According to the American Optometric Association, keratoconus is a vision disorder that occurs when […]
A Real Story A little girl was so excited went running towards her mom. Her mom’s back was facing her, and this little girl was about to hug her mom from the back when her mom suddenly turned and accidentally jabbed the scissors she was holding to this little girl’s eye. This is the story […]
We were accustomed to hear other doctors saying, “Just air dry your contact lens case and you are good to go.” Actually there’s more to making your contact lens case virtually bacteria free than just air-drying. I want you to go and check your contact lens case… it should not be brownish, yellowish or have […]
Should I or should I not try contact lenses? I am sure that many of you have wondered if contact lenses are for you. Yes, you have your glasses, they are very convenient, no wasted time in putting them on and off. You shop for that “perfect” pair that embodies your personality… but have you […]