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Buy Smarter
Buying contact lenses: where's the best online or offline source?
Buying contact lenses online: how to evaluate sellers & compare prices
Buying eyeglasses online: pros and cons
Children's eyeglasses that last: features to look for
Eye drops explained
Latisse eyelash grower: is it safe for your eyes?
Problems with new eyeglasses: how to solve them
See Clearly method: Do eye exercises improve vision?
Ski goggles: buying tips for skiers and snowboarders
30-day contact lenses: a smart alternative to LASIK?
Computer Vision Syndrome
Children and computer vision syndrome
Computer eyeglasses for blurred vision, 2
Ergonomics and computer-related aches & pains
Eye doctor Q&A on computer vision syndrome
Computer eye strain: 10 steps for relief
Contact Lenses
Contact lens basics
Acanthamoeba keratitis: what contact lens wearers need to know
Astigmatism-correcting contact lenses such as torics
Astigmatism-correcting contacts - eye doctor Q&A
Bifocal contact lenses
Bifocal contact lenses - eye doctor Q&A
Colored contact lenses
Contact lens prescriptions — an explanation
Contact lenses for dry eyes
Contacts for the "hard-to-fit" patient
Custom contact lenses
Disposable and frequent replacement
Extended wear or overnight wear lenses
Eye doctor Q&A on contact lenses
FAQ on contact lenses
Are colored contacts more expensive?
Are contacts bad for your eyes?
Are contacts expensive?
Are contacts hard to put in?
Are contacts safe for kids?
Are my contacts inside out?
Can contacts cause headaches?
Can contacts get lost in your eye?
Can contact lenses damage your eyes?
Can you store contacts in water?
Can you use water for contact solution?
Do contacts make your eyes worse?
How contact lenses are made
How do contact lenses work?
How much do contacts cost?
How to choose contacts
What are contact lenses made of?
What color contacts should I get?
What contacts are right for me?
What contacts did they use in Twilight?
When contact lenses were invented
Where to buy contact lenses without prescription
Which contact lens brand is the best?
Which contact solution is the best?
Why do contacts burn?
Why do contacts hurt my eyes?
Why do contact lenses expire?
Fungal eye infections and contact lens solutions: is there a link? Read about Bausch & Lomb's response to this current issue
Monovision with contact lenses
Orthokeratology (ortho-k) and corneal refractive therapy (CRT)
Prosthetic contact lenses
RGP contact lenses
RGP lens care
Silicone hydrogel lenses
Soft lens care
Special effect contact lenses
30-Day Contact Lenses: A Smart Alternative to LASIK?
Tips for contact lens wearers, such as how to apply or remove lenses and what to know about eye makeup
Uncomfortable contact lenses: what to do
What's new in contact lenses, 2
When contact lenses are needed after vision surgery
Where's the best place to buy contact lenses?
Eye Exams
Children's eye exams: what parents should know
Choosing an eye doctor
Color blind tests
Contact lens eye exams
Contrast sensitivity test
Eye charts and 20/20 vision
How to read eyeglass prescriptions
Macular degeneration testing with an Amsler grid
Preparing for an eye exam
Refraction and refractive errors: how the eye sees
Senior eye exams at little or no out-of-pocket expense
Test your "Eye-Q" self-test
Visual field testing
Wavefront technology in eye exams
What to expect from an eye exam
Why are eye exams important?
Eye Problems & Diseases
Eye Symptoms A-Z
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
AMD - eye doctor Q&A
AMD frequently asked questions
AMD news, AMD news archive
AMD prevention
AMD testing with an Amsler grid
AMD treatments
AMD treatments (investigational)
AMD treatments - Lucentis vs. Avastin debate
Allergies
Eye doctor Q&A on eye allergies and watery eyes
Amblyopia
Amsler grid
Astigmatism
Astigmatism - eye doctor Q&A
Bell's palsy
Blepharitis
Cataracts
Cataract Q&A — answers provided by a cataract surgeon
Cataract FAQ
Cataract lenses (intraocular lenses or IOLs)
Cataract lenses for presbyopia (FAQ)
Cataract lenses for presbyopia (mixing multifocals)
Cataract news
Cataract surgery: what to expect
Cataract surgery cost
Choosing a cataract surgeon
Cataract surgery complications
Cataract surgeon's personal experience
Congenital cataracts
Crystalens & accommodating IOLs
Multifocal IOLs
Chalazion
Clinical trials related to eye diseases
CMV retinitis
Color deficiency or color blindness
Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
Conjunctivitis treatment
Conjunctivitis types
Corneal transplant
Corneal ulcer
Crossed eyes (strabismus)
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetes & its effect on the eyes - eye doctor Q&A
Diabetic retinopathy FAQ
Diabetic retinopathy news
Double vision or ghost images
Drooping eyelids (ptosis)
Dry eyes
Dry eye doctor - ask your question!
Dry eye FAQ
Eye color
Eye color chart
Eye infections
Eye injury
Eye occlusions
Eye twitching
Farsightedness (hyperopia)
Floaters and spots
Glaucoma
Glaucoma causes
Narrow angle glaucoma
Primary open angle glaucoma
Glaucoma surgery
Glaucoma treatment: eye drops and medications
Glaucoma - eye doctor Q&A
Glaucoma FAQ
Glaucoma news
Herpes of the eye (ocular herpes)
Higher-order aberrations
Hyperopia (farsightedness)
Keratoconus
Intacs prescription inserts for keratoconus
Keratoconus - eye doctor Q&A
Light sensitivity
Macular degeneration (AMD)
Macular degeneration - eye doctor Q&A
Macular degeneration FAQ
Macular degeneration news
Macular degeneration prevention
Macular degeneration testing with an Amsler grid
Macular degeneration treatments
Macular degeneration treatments - investigational
Macular degeneration treatment - Lucentis vs. Avastin debate
Macular holes
Miscellaneous eye problems - eye doctor Q&A
Myopia (nearsightedness)
News about vision and the eyes, Vision news archive
Nystagmus
Ocular herpes
Ocular hypertension
Ocular migraines (ophthalmic migraines)
Ocular migraines - eye doctor Q&A
Ocular rosacea
Optic neuritis
Peripheral vision
Pinguecula and pterygium
Pink eye
Pink eye treatment
Pink eye types
Presbyopia (need for reading glasses or bifocals)
Retina detachment
Retina problems - eye doctor Q&A
Retinitis pigmentosa
Eye safety
Preventing eye injuries
Safety eyewear - eye doctor Q&A
Safety glasses
Sjogren's syndrome
Stargardt's disease
Strabismus (crossed eyes)
Strabismus surgery
Strabismus surgery - eye doctor Q&A
Stye
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
Uveitis
Vitrectomy & vitreoretinal procedures
What's new in eye care products (eye drops, etc.)
Cataract Surgeon Profiles for These Cities and Regions
Appleton, Austin, Bakersfield, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boca Raton, Boston, Charleston, Chevy Chase, Chicago, Chicago Northern Suburbs, Chicago Northwest Suburbs, Chicago South / Southwestern Suburbs, Chicago West Suburbs, Colorado Springs, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Detroit, Fairfax, Fairfield County, Fayetteville, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Fort Worth, Fredericksburg, Green Bay, Hemet, Honolulu, Houma, Houston, Hudson Valley, Huntsville, Kansas City, Lancaster / Santa Clarita, Las Vegas, Long Island, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, Near North Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, Northwest Indiana, Orange County, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portsmouth, Richmond, Rio Grande Valley, Rochester, Sacramento, San Diego, San Gabriel Valley, San Jose, Santa Rosa / Sonoma, Sarasota, Seattle, South Jersey, St. Joseph, Temecula, Washington D.C. and West Palm Beach.
Eyeglasses - Frames and Lenses
Basics of eyeglasses
Buying eyeglasses online: pros and cons
Eye doctor Q&A on eyeglasses
FAQ on eyeglasses
How to read eyeglass prescriptions
Problems with new eyeglasses: how to solve them
Safety eyewear - eye doctor Q&A
Safety glasses
Test your eyeglasses "Eye-Q" self-testFrames
Children's eyeglass frames: about
Children's eyeglass frames: new styles
Children's eyeglasses that last: features to look for
Choosing eyeglasses that suit your personality and lifestyle
Donating eyeglass frames
Eyeglass frame materials
Eyeglass frames for your face shape & coloring
Eyeglass frames - eye doctor Q&A
Men's frames
Specialty eyewear
Unisex frames
What's new in eyeglass frames, 2
Which eyeglass frames would look best on you?
Women's framesLenses
Anti-reflective and other lens coatings
Bifocals and multifocals
Bifocals and multifocals - eye doctor Q&A
Photochromic and other variable-tint lenses
Polycarbonate
Progressive addition lenses
Thin and lightweight: aspheric lenses
Thin and lightweight: high-index lenses
Wavefront lenses for eyeglasses
What's new in lenses, 2
LASIK and Other Types of Vision Surgery
Am I a LASIK candidate?
Basics of vision correction surgery
Bladeless LASIK
Blade vs. bladeless LASIK: two surgeons debate the pros and cons
CK and LTK for hyperopia, 2
Cornea transplant
Corneal inlays and corneal onlays
Cost of refractive surgery: LASIK, CK and more
Custom LASIK
Custom LASIK - eye doctor Q&A
Epi-LASIK
Eye surgeon Q&A
FAQ on LASIK and PRK
Financing your LASIK procedure
How to choose a LASIK surgeon
Implantable lenses, or phakic IOLs
LASEK
LASIK procedure
LASIK criteria for success
LASIK and dry eyes
LASIK enhancement
LASIK - eye doctor Q&A
LASIK lasers
LASIK results: what to expect
LASIK risks and complications
News about LASIK and other refractive eye surgery
Presby LASIK, also called multifocal LASIK
Presbyopia surgery
PRK
Refractive lens exchange (clear lens extraction)
Test your knowledge about LASIK and vision surgery self-test
When contact lenses or glasses are needed after vision surgery
When LASIK goes wrong
LASIK Surgeon Profiles for These Cities and Regions
Akron, Albany, Albuquerque, Altoona, Anchorage, Annapolis, Appleton, Atlanta, Aurora, Austin, Bakersfield, Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Billings, Birmingham, Boise, Boston, Boulder, Buffalo, Canton, Cedar Rapids, Central New Jersey, Charleston, Charlotte, Charlottesville, Chattanooga, Chevy Chase, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Colorado Springs, Columbia, Columbus, Crystal Lake, Cumberland, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Eau Claire, Elgin, Fairfax, Fairfield County, Fargo, Fayetteville, Flint, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Fort Wayne, Fort Worth, Frederick, Fredericksburg, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Hagerstown, Harrisburg, Hartford, Hemet, Honolulu, Houma, Houston, Huntsville, Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana, Inland Empire, Jackson, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Lafayette, Lancaster, Las Vegas, Lexington, Little Rock, Lincoln, Long Beach/South Bay, Long Island, Los Angeles, Louisville, Macon, Madison, Medford, Memphis, Merced, Miami, Midland, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Modesto, Nashville, New Haven, New Orleans, Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Northern New Jersey, Southern New Jersey, New York (Manhattan), North Georgia, Oakland, Odessa, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Orange County, Orlando, Central Oregon, Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Peoria, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Portsmouth, Prague, Providence, Raleigh-Durham, Reading, Reno, Richmond, Rio Grande Valley, Roanoke, Rochester, Rockford, Sacramento, Saginaw, Saint Louis, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, San Francisco, San Gabriel/Downtown Los Angeles, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Fe, Sarasota, Savannah, Scranton, Seattle, Sioux Falls, Sonoma and North Bay, Southwest Wyoming, Spokane, St. Joseph, Stillwater, Stockton, Tacoma, Tallinn, Tampa, Temecula, Tri Cities TN, Tri Cities WA, Tucson, Tulsa, Ventura, Washington DC, Wausau, Westchester County, Wichita, Wilkes Barre, Wilmington and Wilmington, NC.
Canada: Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, London, Moncton, Ottawa, St. John's, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Waterloo, and Winnipeg.
Mexico: Mexico City.
Europe: Aachen, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Bonn, Brussels, Cambridge, Cologne, Guildford, Hamburg, Lille, London, Luxembourg, Oxford, and Reading.
Middle East: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Jeddah, and Riyadh.
Asia-Pacific: Sydney.
Low Vision
Aids for computer use
Aids for distance vision
Coping with low vision
Finding a low vision doctor
Low vision aids for reading
Low vision magnifiers
New low vision products
Nutrition and Eyes
Choosing nutritional supplements for vision
Diet and progression of cataracts
Essential fatty acids, 2
Flaxseed oil for dry eye
Lutein and zeaxanthin
Vitamin A and carotenoids: antioxidants for sight
Vitamin C and bioflavonoids
Vitamin E and minerals
Summary on nutrition for your eyes
Over 40 Vision
Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses
Bifocal and trifocal glasses
Dry eye after menopause
Night vision and driving: how safe are older motorists?
Night vision and driving: tips to improve safety on the road
Occupational bifocals and trifocals
Presbyopia options
Progressive lenses
Reading glasses
Surgery for presbyopia
Over 60 Vision
Eight ways to protect your eyesight
How diet and nutrition protect aging eyes
How your vision changes as you age
Safe driving after 60
Sight saving tests for older eyes
Ten warning signs of age-related eye problems
Tips for coping with vision loss
Children's Vision: What Parents Should Know
Overview
Children's vision problems - eye doctor Q&A
Computer vision syndrome and your child
Contact lenses for kids
Infants and their vision
Learning disabilities related to vision
Myopia control
Polycarbonate lenses for children and teens
Preschool vision
Protective eyewear for children and teens
School-age vision
Sunglasses for kids
Teens and their vision
Toys and eye safety
Vision therapy
Resources
About us
Advisory board:
Joseph T. Barr, OD, MS
Brian Boxer Wachler, MD
Michael DePaolis, OD
Burt Dubow, OD, FAAO
Robert L. Epstein, MD
Valerie Kattouf, OD
Mark Mattison-Shupnick, ABOM, BS
Charles B. Slonim, MD, FACS
Vance Michael Thompson, MD
Contact us
Press releases: news about our company
Privacy policy
Staff & principals:
Ron Walker, Publisher
Tom Meinert, President
Marilyn Haddrill, Editor
Gary Heiting, OD, Associate Editor
Liz Segre, Editorial Director
Stephen Bagi, Design Director
Heather Stevens, Webmaster
Laura Johansen, Advertising Administrator, Marketing & PR Specialist
Contributors:
Gretchyn Bailey, Eye Health Contributor
Edward S. Bennett, OD, MSEd, Content Reviewer
Michelle Boyles, Contributing Writer
Joseph L. Bruneni, FNAO, Special Contributor
Scott A. Buck, MD, Content Reviewer
Frank Celia, Contributing Writer
Keith Croes, Contributing Writer
Liz Martinez DeFranco, ABOC, NCLC, Technical Contributor
Nancy Del Pizzo, Contact Lens Contributor
Arthur Epstein, OD, FAAO, Content Reviewer
Jessica Hill, Contributor
Mary Lou Jackson, MD, Content Reviewer
Shereen Jegtvig, CNS, Contributing Writer
Sayed Jovkar, MD, FICS, Content Reviewer
Judith Lee, Eye Health Contributor
Sean McKinney, Special Contributor
Erinn Morgan, Fashion Contributor
Rob Murphy, Contributing Editor
Jennifer Palombi, OD, Contributing Writer
Karan G. Saitto, Optician, Special Contributor
James E. Sheedy, OD, PhD, Special Contributor
Joseph P. Shovlin, OD, Special Contributor
Michelle Stephenson, Contributing Writer
Donald S. Teig, OD, Content Reviewer
William Trattler, MD, Special Contributor
Geoffrey Tufty, MD, Content Reviewer
Madeleine Vessel, Contributing Writer
Christie Walker, Contributing Editor
Larry K. Wan, OD, Special Contributor
Gina White, Contributor
Terms of use
Anatomy of the eye
Donating to eye care foundations (Optometry Giving Sight, ORBIS International, Lions Clubs)
Eye care professionals:
Editorial update newsletter signup
Please link to us: you'll receive a t-shirt
Eye doctor Q&A
Find an eye doctor
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Glossary of eye-related terms: A-H I-P Q-Z
Linking to us: how-to
Sports Eyewear and Sports Vision
Dive masks and swim goggles
Orthokeratology for athletes
Protective eyewear for sports and recreation
Shooting glasses
Ski goggles
Ski goggles: buying tips for skiers and snowboarders
Sport contact lenses
Sport eyeglasses
Sport lens tint guide
Sport sunglasses
Sports vision specialists - how do I find one?
Sports vision specialists - why should I see one?
Tests and therapies used by sports vision specialists
Sunglasses
Children's sunglasses
Designer sunglasses
Eye doctor Q&A on sunglasses
FAQ on sunglasses
Nonprescription sunglasses
Polarized lenses
Prescription sunglasses
Sports and high-performance sunglasses
Test your sunglasses "Eye-Q" Self-test!
Ultraviolet or UV rays and your eyes
What's new in sunglasses, 2
Teens
Contact lenses - a guide for teens
Teens & contacts: a guide for parents
Eyeglass frames
Nutrition
Sports eyewear
Sunglasses
Vision Insurance
Defined contribution plans
Glossary of vision insurance terms
How to choose a vision insurance plan (benefits plan)
How to use vision insurance
Medicare and Medicaid vision benefits, 2, 3
Provider networks and vision insurance plans: how they work
Vision insurance providers: the major players
What is vision insurance, and what is the cost of vision insurance?
Special Advertising Sections
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A cataract lens for better image quality, increased contrast sensitivity and improved functional vision.
AcrySof IQ ReSTOR
This new lens is giving cataract patients their best chance ever to live free of glasses.
AcrySof IQ Toric
Now it's possible to correct the cataracts clouding your vision — and the astigmatism distorting your vision — all at once.
Acuvue Bifocal Contact Lenses
If focusing close-up is becoming a problem, it may be time for a different solution.
Choosing the Cataract Lens That's Right for You
This chart helps you understand the important vision correction options available in today's intraocular lenses.
iLASIK
With the iLASIK procedure, your wait for improved vision is over.
Sponsored Information on New Products
In-depth profiles of products and services from optical manufacturers and vision correction centers:
- CareCredit offers instant online approval for LASIK financing
- CooperVision daily disposable contacts are healthy, convenient and affordable
- Lobob RGP/hard lens solutions for sensitive eyes
- OcuSoft products for relief from dry, scratchy, irritated eyes
- Optometry Giving Sight is helping 250 million visually impaired people to see again
- Similasan eye drops for healthy relief from symptoms of pink eye, cataract, allergies, and dryness
- SynergEyes hybrid contact lenses have a soft skirt for comfort and a breathable rigid center for crisp, clear vision
- TheraTears eye drops, eye gel and nutritional supplement for dry eyes
Coupons for Savings
Contact lenses, eye drops, solutions, LASIK evaluations, etc.
[Page updated March 2010]
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