Contact lens designs refer to more than just cosmetic contact lenses. They include optical designs that correct for a wide range of vision, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, and presbyopia (age-related near vision changes).
As a member of an eye care team, it’s essential to know the advantages and disadvantages of different lens materials to help patients understand why a particular contact lens is best for them!
UV protection has received increased attention over the past decades with both the CDC and AOA issuing statements stressing the importance of UV protection for skin and eyes
Despite the belief amongst some practitioners that multifocals are difficult to fiit, it’s easier than ever to fit multifocal lenses. In fact, the clariti® 1 day multifocal only takes 5 minutes longer, on average, to fit than the clariti 1 day sphere.
