CONTACT LENSES
Are Daily Contacts Bad for the Environment?
Are Daily Contacts Bad for the Environment? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS September 15, 2020 Are daily contacts bad for the environment? In 2019, daily disposable contact lenses represented 39% of contact lenses prescribed in the U.S. according to replacement type. More American contact lens wearers than ever use single-use or “daily disposable” contact lenses.…
Read MoreWhy Do Scleral Lenses Get Foggy?
Why Do Scleral Lenses Get Foggy? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS September 4, 2020 Why do scleral lenses get foggy? Scleral contact lenses can restore vision for keratoconus and other conditions where the front eye surface is not smooth. But 25-50% of scleral lens wearers report their vision gets hazy, cloudy, or foggy. If you…
Read MoreShould Vision in Both Eyes Be The Same?
Should Vision in Both Eyes Be The Same? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS August 15, 2020 Should vision in both eyes be the same? Symmetry is common in nature. For example, your arms and legs are probably the same approximate length. And a butterfly’s wing pattern is similar between the two sides. The short answer…
Read MoreShould I Wear Contact Lenses During Coronavirus?
Is it Safe to Wear Contact Lenses During the Coronavirus Pandemic? Settling the confusion on coronavirus concerns for contact lens wearers April 6, 2020 Is it safe to wear contact lenses during the COVID-19 pandemic? For patients with keratoconus and those using medically necessary contact lenses, wearing eyeglasses is usually not a viable option to…
Read MoreWhen are Contact Lenses Deemed “Necessary”?
What Classifies Necessary Contact Lenses? Necessary contact lenses are a designation based on criteria set by a third-party payor, such as Vision Service Plan (VSP) or EyeMed Vision Care. Each plan has different criteria for qualification. The approval process involves the practitioner’s office submitting and attesting to specific documentation after a patient’s eye exam. When…
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