Contact Lens

For the 40 million Americans who wear contact lenses, a new advancement in contact lenses is now available at eye doctors’ offices around the country.

The first and only silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lens in the United States offers wearers exceptional comfort, comparable to a contact lens ?free eye, health experts say.

Designed to keep eyes looking white and healthy, this new lens combines a next-generation, high-performance silicone hydrogel material and a technology that provides lasting comfort throughout the day, with the hygiene, flexibility and convenience of a one-day replacement lens. It also offers the highest level of UV protection in a contact lens.

“1•Day Acuvue TruEye was designed, developed and clinically researched versus the ultimate benchmark: the natural eye,” says Colleen Riley, OD, VP, Professional Development and Medical Affairs, Vistakon, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. “The data suggest that it can help maintain ocular health with the near ‘no lens’ experience, and keeps the lens-wearing eye looking white and healthy, while also providing consistent comfort throughout the day.”

The new contact lens provides wearers with a unique balance of eye health properties:

• Comfortable Health: The lens features an improved formulation of the unique Hydraclear® technology that combines high-performance base materials with a moisture-rich wetting agent for consistent, lasting comfort.

• Visible Health: The lens’ unique material helps eyes stay white because “it allows your eyes to breathe almost as if you were not wearing contact lenses at all,” explains Dr. Riley.

• Everyday Health: A number of studies have shown that daily replacement is the healthiest way to wear contact lenses. By putting in a clean, fresh lens every day, daily contacts help minimize the potential for buildup of allergens and irritants. Additionally, one-day contacts are a more convenient option for wearers because there’s no need to clean or store them.

• Proactive Health: The lens offers the highest level of UV protection in a contact lens, blocking more than 96 percent of UV-A rays and 99 percent of UV-B rays that reach the lens. Contact lenses should always be worn in conjunction with high-quality UV-blocking sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat for maximum UV protection for the eyes.

For a free trial pair of the new contact lens, visit www.Acuvue.com/TruEye.

A professional eye exam and fitting fees are not included. The offer is valid only while supplies last.

Editor’s Note: Important Information for Contact Lens Wearers: ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses are indicated for vision correction. As with any contact lens, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Lenses should not be prescribed if patients have any eye infection or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. Consult the package insert for complete information. Complete information is also available from VISTAKON®, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., by calling 1-800-843-2020 or by visiting www.acuvue.com.

Helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. WARNING: UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed. NOTE: Long-term exposure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with cataracts. Exposure is based on a number of factors such as environmental conditions (altitude, geography, cloud cover) and personal factors (extent and nature of outdoor activities). UV-blocking contact lenses help provide protection against harmful UV radiation. However, clinical studies have not been done to demonstrate that wearing UV-blocking contact lenses reduces the risk of developing cataracts or other eye disorders. Consult your eye care practitioner for more information.
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Contact Lenses

As most of us know, contact lenses are the best alternative to glasses.

They are small plastic discs made to correct eyesight
problems like nearsightedness, astigmatism, farsightedness, and other
problems.

Those who have had cataract surgery also wear contact lenses
because they can help the eyes to heal a bit faster.

Contact lenses

float above a sea of tears that rest in front of the cornea
inside the eye.

You should always go to a doctor for an examination and a fitting.

The proper fitting and design is very important for
safety, comfort, and the accurate vision.

Without a fitting for your contacts, you could very well get a pair of contacts
that may damage your eyes.

There are two main types of contact lenses available.

The two primary types are hard contact lenses and soft contact lenses.

Hard contact lenses include gas permeable and the conventional hard lenses.

Soft contact lenses include daily wear, extended wear, and disposable wear.

These are all great contacts, although you should check with your
optician to see what he recommends.

If you are just starting to wear hard contact lenses, or have thought
about them in the past, you’ll need a two to four week break in period.

You will gradually wear the contacts longer and longer with each passing day.

Soft contacts, on the other hand, have a shorter acclamation time.

Most people wearing them acclimate within a few days.

Contact lenses

, as we all know, have many different uses.

Primarily, contact lenses correct vision.

Medical professionals prescribe them for those who have just had cataract surgery,
especially with natural lens removal.

Contacts are a part of the treatment of various eye diseases,
as well as scars on the cornea caused by infections or injury.

Contact lenses are a great choice for those who have active lifestyles,
such as athletes. They won’t fall off like glasses when you run,
nor do they hang off your face or fog up.

They also offer you a full field of vision, which is great for sports.

The lens and focus is the same as glass, meaning you will get the same vision from
contact lenses as you would with a pair of glasses.

Many people who have vision problems consider getting Lasik eye
surgery to fix their vision problems.

This surgery often eliminates the need to wear either glasses or contacts.

On the flip side, there are several risks and problems associated with this procedure,
besides the fact it is very expensive.

Contact lenses aren’t nearly as expensive,
and they are a safe alternative to vision correction.

Keep in mind, contact lenses aren’t available without a prescription.
Although you can get certain contacts without a prescription, they
won’t correct your vision.

To get contacts that correct your vision, you’ll need to visit an eye doctor for a fitting.

Your doctor will be able to test the condition of the vision of your eyes
as well as the correction your eyes need in order to prescribe the proper contact
contact lenses you need to correct your vision.

For several years, contact lenses have been an ideal way to correct your vision.
They are more popular than glasses, and they won’t limit what you are able to do.

Contact lenses fit snugly in your eyes, and they won’t make you feel out of place.