Soft Contact Lenses

Businesses that sell contact lenses in the United States need to follow strict laws regarding prescriptions.

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.

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

Learn about the eco-friendly way to dispose of your contact lenses.

Learn tips for keeping your contact lenses comfortable during the cold winter months.

It’s smart to have a backup pair of glasses and contacts. Accidents happen at home or traveling. Here are few scenarios where those backups can come in handy.

Guide to cleaning and caring for soft contact lenses, including tips about disinfecting solutions, enzymatic cleaners and options for sensitive eyes.

Before you leave for vacation, explore how to keep your contact lenses fresh while traveling.

Learn how to read your contact lens prescription and whether you are legally entitled to a copy of your prescription for contacts.

Learn all about the different types of contacts, from conventional to purely cosmetic to custom lenses for unique or complex eye and vision issues.

The process of buying contacts can be a complicated one. Here’s what you need to know.

Removing contacts with long nails may be more difficult, but it can be done. Here are 3 ways to take out contacts with acrylics or long nails.