July 2020
What Vision Problems Do Corneal Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses Correct?
Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses are a type of contact lens made from hard, rigid plastic that retains the oxygen permeability that you would typically expect from softer or more flexible […]
Read MoreAm I a Good Candidate for Ortho-K Lenses? Here’s How to Find Out
Orthokeratology (also known as ortho-k) is a treatment that relies on special-designed gas permeable contact lenses to reshape the surface at the front of the eye, or the cornea. The shape […]
Read MoreSwimming with Contact Lenses – Eye Care During the Summer Days
When the sun is out and the weather is good, going for a swim is often at the top of many “to-do” lists. Whether it’s a pool at home, a […]
Read MoreThe Differences Between Specialty Contact Lenses
Contact lenses have become an important alternative to eyeglasses since the 1970’s. That evolution began with the introduction of rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, a type of hard contact lens […]
Read MorePellucid marginal degeneration
Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD) is a degenerative condition wherein the cornea gradually changes shape. Over time, PMD usually leads to a thinning (or ectasia) of the cornea. Patients with PMD will notice […]
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