You’ve misplaced your glasses 3 times already today. You’re growing frustrated, as seeing things adequately shouldn’t be this difficult. As such, you’ve decided that you’re going to get contacts. But you’re wondering: what does the contact lens exam entail? We’re going to get into that below, telling you 6 things you should know about getting …
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Leonardo da Vinci first drew the concept of contact lenses in 1508. While da Vinci made illustrations that suggested that a person’s vision could be improved by putting water in contact with the cornea. Da Vinci tested this theory by filling a bowl with water and placing a man’s face into it. The man reported that he was …
The idea of applying a lens directly to the cornea of your eye to improve vision was first proposed in the early 19th century. The first scleral lenses were used in 1888 to correct optical defects and irregularities. From there, scleral lenses were widely manufactured and used. Over time other materials were used to make comfortable …
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Over 45 million Americans wear contact lenses, but the majority of them don’t care for their contacts as well as they should. Your contacts give you a beautiful gift: better vision! And without them, life would be more difficult. But if you don’t clean and take care of them properly, it can lead to problems …
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Although Leonardo da Vinci sketched the first contact lens concept several centuries ago, the first modern lenses were introduced in 1979. Since then, scientists have continually developed new contact lenses that are more comfortable, more effective, and less likely to cause dry eyes. Several innovations in contact lens fabrication defined 2022. To help our customers …
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Around 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses. Contact lenses are a great way to improve your vision without changing your appearance and while still being able to enjoy your favorite activities without interruption, such as swimming or skiing. However, wearing contact lenses takes a bit of extra work. Besides your regular …
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