Other Contacts

Learn what precautions you should take when using special effect contacts.

Toric multifocal contacts (bifocal contacts for astigmatism) eliminate your need for glasses if you're over 40 and have astigmatism.

Dr. Gary Heiting explains age requirements and contact lens safety, and the benefit of athletic performance, self-esteem and controlling nearsightedness.

Scleral contacts are large-diameter gas permeable contact lenses for keratoconus and other eye problems. Dr. Jason Jedlicka explains types, cost and more.

Monovision is an alternative to bifocal contact lenses for correction of presbyopia. Dr. Heiting describes variations of monovision and how it works.

Contact lenses for people with astigmatism, dry eyes, presbyopia, giant papillary conjunctivitis(GPC), keratoconus or post-LASIK problems.

Dr. Gary Heiting explains custom contact lenses and how they may help you see better than regular soft or gas permeable contacts.

Dr. Gary Heiting explains why contact lenses may be needed if you have less-than-perfect results from LASIK or other refractive eye surgery.

Learn about the different types of contact lenses for astigmatism, including toric lenses, gas permeable lenses and hybrid lenses.

Learn about extended wear contact lenses that you may be able to wear day and night for several days.

Scleral contacts are large-diameter gas permeable contact lenses for keratoconus and other eye problems. Dr. Jason Jedlicka explains types, cost and more.

Do you know if photochromic contacts protect your eyes from UV rays? All About Vision explores if photochromic contact lenses block UV rays.

Daily and monthly contacts are common options for contact lens wear. Explore their differences and learn how to determine if one is right for you.

How many hours a day should you wear contact lenses? The amount of time you can wear contacts depends on the type of contacts (daily or extended) and if you have any vision issues, such as dry eyes or sensitivity.

What happens if you cry while wearing your contact lenses? You could experience blurry vision temporarily. Just don’t touch or rub your eyes while crying.

How do you know when you need new contacts? Signs include you’re having difficulty seeing, don’t feel quite as comfortable or experiencing symptoms of dry eye.

How long can you wear daily contacts? It varies from 8 to 16 hours. Find out why your eye health and if you suffer from dry eyes may affect the answer.

Sleeping in your contacts is never a good idea. At best, you’ll likely experience dryness. At worst, you could develop an infection, a corneal or go blind in one or both eyes..

Learn how long you can keep your contact lenses in solution. Up to 30 days is the general rule, but some lenses and solutions have different guidelines.

Smart contact lenses coming soon. As new technology revolutionize contact lenses, this will bring many benefits to your eye health and vision.