LensPriceCompare Blog

Not just any contact lens price comparison site

Archive for September, 2010...

Filed under General

It doesn’t make sense to pay any more than you have to for products. That is true for contact lenses as well and there are some excellent bargains to be found if you buy contact lenses direct from manufacturers online.

One of the great things about buying contact lenses on the Internet is that it is easy. Without having to go anywhere, all of the manufacturers’ brands are available for you to research and you can compare prices from one website to another. With a few simple clicks you can have your contact lenses on the way to you through the mail and receive them in just a few days.

If you are going to buy contact lenses direct online then you should probably decide what kind you want and be sure about it. If there are specific needs like astigmatism or if you have problems wearing contact lenses for a long period of time you can talk to your eye care professional or do some research on line about what is going to work best for you.

Once you have decided what brand and what type you want, and then make sure that you are getting the best price possible. This not only means checking suppliers against one another, but also there are few tips and tricks that you can use to get an even better price. It helps to buy contact lenses direct online in bulk amounts and you will drive down your average unit price by getting plenty. The best time to do this is right after you have had an eye exam and you have a new prescription. Otherwise you may get so many that your prescription changes before you run out.

Getting contact lenses online can end up being a great deal if you just take some time and do some good research about what will suit you best.

Comments (1) Posted by Beverly on Friday, September 24th, 2010

Filed under General

There are a number of different types of opaque contact lenses, and which you choose will depend on what you want them to do. Some contact lenses are simply tinted so that they are easy to see when you are putting them in your eyes. These will not change your vision at all and it is simply a measure that is made for convenience.

Some people choose to use opaque contact lenses for the fashion element. Many people want to change the color of their eyes, and if they are wearing contact lenses already then it may make sense to try something a little different. For the most part, they will work just like regular contact lenses. Some people may find that the colored part of the lens will sometimes move over the pupil and this can create some vision problems. Obviously, these are temporary and most people won’t be bothered by that too much.

The opaque lenses that are used to change the color of the eye also come in different variations. Some are simply meant to enhance the color of the eye and some are made to change it all together. It is possible for somebody with brown eyes to appear like they have blue eyes. It may be wise to be a little careful with the more drastic changes, as you might want your eyes to look better, but they may actually become too noticeable.

For people who want to change the color of their eyes but don’t actually have a prescription, this is no longer possible. It used to be, but now all contact lenses need a prescription whether they are intended for vision correction or not. It is probably not wise to wear contact lenses for fashion’s sake alone, but for people who are already wearing contact lenses, it is a nice option to have available.

Comments (0) Posted by Beverly on Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Filed under General

Many people are aware of the Bausch & Lomb name, and it is one of those companies that really deal with a specific kind of product. They have been trusted for a long time by many people who wear contact lenses, and they have a substantial product line-up that might surprise people.

For those that prefer daily disposable lenses, Bausch & Lomb contact lenses are available in the Soflens variety that is soft just like their name indicates. These have the advantage of convenience as they can simply be thrown away at the end of the day. This also helps to reduce the possibility of eye irritation that comes with wearing the same contacts over and over again.

The Pure Vision Bausch & Lomb contact lenses come in a number of different varieties. Each one is made with a substance called AerGel that allows the eyes to breathe better than most contacts will. The different versions of the Pure Vision Bausch & Lomb contact lenses are made for people who have spherical aberration, astigmatism or those people who need multi focal lenses.

There are many other products from Bausch & Lomb that are also intended for eye care and are well trusted. The Soothe XP lubricant eye drops are made specifically for people who wear contacts and will keep the eyes moist and comfortable. There are also Alaway antihistamine eye drops from Bausch & Lomb that will provide relief for people who suffer from allergies. Contact wearers will often find that allergens will get trapped in their contact lenses and make life difficult. They even have Ocuvite adult 50+ vitamins that are intended for people over the age of 50 that may not be getting the proper nutrition to keep their eyes healthy. Obviously, Bausch & Lomb contact lenses are not the only great product that comes from this company.

Comments (0) Posted by Beverly on Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Filed under General

Many people are very surprised when they first learn about how monovision contact lenses work. They are designed to combat the problem of presbyopia, which is very common in people who are getting a little older. It is the difficulty that many people have seeing objects that are very close to the eye, and instead of reaching for a pair of reading glasses you might be able to simply eliminate the problem by wearing monovision contact lenses.

The simple explanation of how they work is that the lens in one eye is meant to correct vision problems that are further in the distance and the lens in the other eye is meant to correct the presbyopia issue. This will generally be done by putting the longer distance correction lens in the dominant eye of the individual and putting the one that corrects vision at shorter distances in the weaker eye. If you didn’t know that you have a dominant eye, simply make a circle with your thumb and forefinger and hold it at arm’s length. Look at a point in the distance through that circle and then alternatively close each eye. That will tell you which of your eyes is dominant.

It is an individual decision as to whether monovision contact lenses will be right for you. People will often find that the vision correction is not as good as it would be for regular contact lenses, so they may choose to simply pick up the reading glasses when it is time to see something that has to be held close to the eyes. If you talk to your eye care professional, they can clearly describe the effects of using monovision. They will also be able to tell you that it takes a little while to get used to it so you shouldn’t expect results right away.

Comments (0) Posted by Beverly on Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Filed under General

Biomedics contact lenses are made by CooperVision, which is one of the most respected brands in the industry. These are a series of contact lenses that are made for people who have specific needs when it comes to contact lenses.

The Biomedics 55 Premier contact lenses are designed to correct the spherical aberrations that are found both in the contact lens and in a patient’s eye. The end result is better vision acuity and light that is focused in a more exacting way in order to improve a person’s vision.

There are also Biomedics contact lenses that are specifically designed for people who have astigmatism. There are both the Biomedics Toric contact lenses and the Biomedics Toric XR versions. They both provide excellent comfort and are soft lenses that can be replaced every two weeks. This way they keep the eyes healthier by not being allowed to accumulate any kind of irritant or allergen on the surface of the lens.

Even though these Biomedics contact lenses are made for specific purposes, they also provide the benefits that other CooperVision contact lenses do. They have excellent breathability and they allow oxygen to get into the eye and that will in turn reduce the amount of redness that the patient experiences.

These Biomedics contact lenses make it possible for many people to wear contact lenses when they thought they might not have been able to. It’s important to talk to your eye care professional about what kind of products are available on the market for you, and it is likely that they will suggest that you give the Biomedics products a try. Many people have before and have found that they are very comfortable and keep the eyes feeling fresh and healthy. Coming from CooperVision, it is not a big surprise that these have a loyal following.

Comments (0) Posted by Beverly on Sunday, September 12th, 2010