Category: Contacts 101

Many Canadians are surprised to learn they can purchase prescription contact lenses online without retailers checking your prescription upfront. With that in mind, while online retailers won’t stop you from ordering that box of Acuvue or Biofinity lenses, skipping a proper contact lens fitting is like buying shoes without trying them on, except the consequences can go beyond a little discomfort. Whether you’re considering daily contacts for convenience or monthly lenses for cost savings, the

When it comes to contact lenses, the first question on most people’s minds is the cost. The answer depends on several factors, including the type of lens, brand, and where you shop, whether it is online or at your local optometrist’s clinic. If you aren’t careful, prices can add up quickly over time. That’s why it’s important to understand what you’re paying for and how to get contacts at the best value without compromising on

Hubble Contact Lenses Are a Concern to Most Eye Doctors Jennifer Ortakales Oct 1, 2019 The following is an excerpted article from the website BusinessInsider.com. If you wish to read the entire article on the original web page, please click here. I’ve used buzzy contacts subscription startup Hubble for almost 3 years, but never thought twice about it until I learned why some doctors hate the brand so much… I’ve been wearing Hubble contacts for

What are custom order lenses? Custom order/ special lenses are lenses that are made to order by the manufacturer especially to fit your eyes.   We place the order with the manufacturer according to the prescription that you filled in, so please be extra careful in filling out your prescription! How long do they take to make? They take an average of 2-4 weeks to be manufactured (a little longer for Optima Toric lenses).  They can

Loving those sunny days?  Here’s the problem: all that sunlight now could give you cataracts later in life. Short Term Effects Exposing your eyes to too much UV radiation for a short time just gives you a temporary “eye sunburn”, called photokeratitis.  Your eyes redden, feel gritty, tear up, and are extremely sensitive to light.  Photokeratitis is usually temporary and doesn’t leave any lasting damage. Long Term Effects But what about exposure to UV radiation for

The following products have been discontinued by their manufacturer: Biomedics 1 Day Toric 1 Day Acuvue 30pk Focus Dailies 30pk Focus Dailies 90pk Focus Dailies Toric 30pk Focus Dailies Toric 90pk Frequency 55 Toric Frequency 55 Toric XR Pack size discontinuation: 1 Day Acuvue Define 90pk Biomedics 1 Day 30pk Proclear 1 Day 30pk Proclear 1 Day Multifocal 30pk Style discontinuation: 1 Day Acuvue Define Natural Sparkle style 1 Day Acuvue Define Natural Shimmer style