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Can I Wear Contacts With a Stye?

Written By Lauren Anderson

If you’ve got a stye on your eyelid, you already know how sore and annoying they can get.

But what if you use contacts? You may be asking, can I wear contacts with a stye?

Technically, you can. But it’s not recommended by eye doctors. The good news is that most styes usually clear up on their own within a week or two.

In this post, we’re going to talk about why contacts and styes don’t tend to mix, what having a stye really means, how long to avoid contacts, and what can help your eye heal faster.

How To Get Something Out of Your Eye: Top Tips To Try

Written By Amina Katana

Is something stuck in your eye? This can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience!

If you’re wondering how to get something out of your eye, I’m here to help. These tips will help you remove the object, whether it’s an eyelash or a piece of fluff (where do they even come from?).

There are also times when it’s best to seek medical help. We’ll go through the differences between a DIY job and a seek-urgent-care situation.

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Monovision Contacts Driving Me Crazy: Why and What To Do

Written By Lauren Anderson

Have you just started wearing monovision contact lenses… and you hate them? Maybe you’re about ready to throw in the towel. Well, if it’s any comfort, what you’re feeling isn’t that uncommon!

Monovisions do take a while to get used to. This comes down to their design; one eye is being corrected for distance vision and the other for near vision. This is not what your brain is used to.

In this post, we’re going to discuss why monovision contacts might be driving you crazy. We’ll also talk about how long it takes to get used to them, potential problems, and what to do if you think monos just aren’t right for you.

What Is CYL in Eye Prescription?

Written By Vivian Cummings

CYL, SPH, Axis… what are they?

If you’re staring at the numbers and letters on your lens prescription, you might be curious. Maybe you want to know whether your prescription has changed or if it was filled correctly. You could also have questions about what all those abbreviations are.

So, what is CYL in eye prescription? Let’s get more into what CYL and those other abbreviations mean!

ACUVUE Moist vs OASYS: Which Is Right For You?

Written By Lauren Anderson

ACUVUE Moist and ACUVUE OASYS are two of the most popular daily disposable lenses. Both are made by Johnson & Johnson Vision.

However, they were released around 10 years apart. Because of that, there are quite notable differences in their materials, moisture retention, and oxygen permeability.

Let’s go through those differences to help you decide which is right for you.

Can I Wear Contacts With a Stye?

How To Get Something Out of Your Eye: Top Tips To Try

Monovision Contacts Driving Me Crazy: Why and What To Do

What Is CYL in Eye Prescription​?

ACUVUE Moist vs OASYS: Which Is Right For You?

What Is CYL in Eye Prescription?