CONTACT LENSES
Getting Closure on Incomplete Blink
Getting Closure on Incomplete Blink by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS August 12, 2023 Did you know that some people cannot fully close their eyes? This condition is called lagophthalmos. While you might believe that this is a biological curiosity – just like yawns and hiccups – lagophthalmos can cause miserable pain due to the sensitive…
Read MoreWhy Do New Contact Lenses Require Examination?
Why Do New Contact Lenses Require Examination? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS July 20, 2023 In the US, disposable contact lenses are Class II medical devices which require a prescription for purchase. Nonetheless, contact lens manufacturers market them directly to consumers as if no prescription is required. Despite the misleading suggestion that contact lenses are…
Read MoreWhy Are Scleral Lenses Expensive?
Why Are Scleral Lenses Expensive? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS June 18, 2023 If you wear scleral lenses, you likely discovered that disposable soft contact lenses will not bring you a satisfactory outcome. Scleral contact lens wearers have unique eye-related requirements where common treatment fails. Scleral lenses are expensive, often approaching $1,000 each. Highly customized…
Read MoreShould I Wear Contacts to an Eye Exam?
Should I Wear Contacts to an Eye Exam? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS May 10, 2023 If you wear contact lenses, should you wear them to your eye exam? There is conflicting information online. But below is universal guidance. Ultimately, each clinic has their own preference. To be sure, ask a representative where you will…
Read MoreDot on Scleral Lens: What Does it Mean?
Dot on Scleral Lens: What Does it Mean? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS April 19, 2023 If you wear scleral lenses, there is a fair chance that one of your lenses has a black dot on it. The black dot serves two potential functions. First, it can help you identify the right from left lens.…
Read MoreHow Contact Lens Power and Prescription Differ
How Contact Lens Power and Prescription Differ by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS February 15, 2023 A contact lens prescription includes several parameters including power. Lens power describes light-bending efficacy. It is just one part of a contact lens prescription. Other elements of a contact lens prescription include material, diameter, and base curve. Custom scleral lenses…
Read MoreBenefits and Disadvantages of Scleral Lenses Over RGPs
Benefits and Disadvantages of Scleral Lenses Over RGPs by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS January 23, 2023 If you wear rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses, perhaps you have heard about scleral contact lenses. Are scleral contact lenses right for you? Learn six advantages of scleral lenses and two potential disadvantages over RGP lenses. Why Wear…
Read MoreSaline for Scleral Contact Lenses
Saline for Scleral Contact Lenses by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS October 23, 2022 If you wear scleral contact lenses, which saline solution should you fill your lenses with? The answer is simple: preservative-free saline. Learn below what preservatives are, what happens if you do not follow this guidance, and the benefits of adhering to…
Read MoreAre LASIK Lifetime Guarantees a Gimmick?
Are LASIK Lifetime Guarantees a Gimmick? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS September 18, 2022 If you are contemplating LASIK, you may wonder if a “lifetime guarantee” is worthwhile. It could sway you to choose one laser center over another. The promise of a “lifetime guarantee” is that an enhancement procedure is done at no further…
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