Are gold contact lenses something you can find? Sort of, but perhaps not quite like you picture.
Most contacts that are marketed as gold colored are more like yellow or brown. A few try to replicate the metallic look you think of when you imagine “gold.” But the effect is from patterns printed on the lenses instead of a real metallic finish.
I’ll walk you through what’s available and alternatives to gold contacts to try!
Most contact lenses come in a set range of prescriptions and sizes. Your eye doctor gives you the numbers you need, and you can choose a lens that matches those specifications.
Custom contact lenses are different. They’re made to fit your specific eyes, and they can be an option when standard lenses don’t provide the right prescription, fit, or vision.
But who actually needs custom contact lenses? And are they worth the extra money and effort needed to get them fitted?
Have you been told you have 20/100 vision and are wondering what that means exactly?
20/100 is a measurement of visual acuity, not a diagnosis. It tells you how clearly you can see at a specific distance.
It doesn’t tell you why your vision is the way it is or whether glasses or contacts can correct it. That’s a conversation to have with your eye doctor.
But we can help you understand what 20/100 vision means, what “visual acuity” is, and how it’s measured.
If you’re looking for affordable contact lenses, you might be considering the SofLens brand.
Many buyers find these contacts comfortable and convenient. However, they’re not always a good fit for everyone.
I’ll walk through what SofLens contacts are and how to decide if they’re right for you.
A scratched cornea can be searingly painful for such a “small” injury.
And while it can heal fast (usually in around 24 to 72 hours), those hours can feel like an eternity.
Along with the initial pain, you might feel like there’s something stuck in your eye… even when there definitely isn’t. Your eye might water all the time and become red and sensitive to light. More serious scratches can make your vision blurry.
Eye drops for scratched cornea seem like a logical next step. But are these safe on a scratched cornea? Will they actually help heal it?
