Research teams led by a faculty member in Purdue University’s College of Engineering will use two grants from the National Eye Institute totaling $6.7 million to further develop specialized smart soft ...

Researchers have developed contact lenses with embedded sensors that measure the pressure inside the eye and send the information to an ophthalmologist for evaluation. It’s hoped that the lens will ...

While they’re not for everyone, scleral lenses can be an excellent way to help your eyes retain moisture. Unlike standard contact lenses, scleral contact lenses fit over the sclera, sometimes known as ...

The first soft contact lenses hit the U.S. market in 1971. Since then, they have developed into more than an eyeglass alternative. Contacts have become a fusion of comfort, advanced technology, and ...

Sleeping in contact lenses may seem harmless, but eye doctors warn it can significantly increase the risk of serious infections and long-term eye damage. When the eyes are closed during sleep, oxygen ...

I've been writing, editing and optimizing search content for 10 years. I’ve been wearing contact lenses for over two decades; to find the best contact lenses for different vision needs, I tapped into ...

Want to try a pair before you buy a box? We have free trials so you can find the perfect fit. We also offer colored contact lenses with a prescription for those who want to try a new look. You can ...

Whether you're new to contact lenses or have been wearing them for a while, it's always good to double-check your hygiene practices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

If you wear contact lenses, you probably don't think much about them. But they're a relatively new invention -- in fact, the first disposable contact lens wasn't introduced until 1982. "We think of ...