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Eye Exams for Contact Lenses
Learn how eye exams for contact lenses are different than regular eye exams and how to obtain a contact lens prescription.
Contact lens basics : What to know
Contact lenses: Understanding types of contacts, new wearing options, and more
Teen vision : Is it time for contacts?
What parents need to know when their teenager wants to wear contact lenses.
Daily Disposable Contact Lenses: Pros and Cons
All about daily disposable contact lenses, frequent replacement contacts, wearing and replacement schedules, planned replacement, more.
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How Do Contacts Work?
How contact lenses correct your vision in a different way than glasses — and why contacts are so much thinner than eyeglass lenses.
Tips for Contact Lens Wearers
Tips for wearing contact lenses: identifying inside-out lenses, how to apply and remove contacts, UV protection, and safety tips.
How to care for soft contact lenses
Guide to cleaning and caring for soft contact lenses, including tips about disinfecting solutions, enzymatic cleaners and options for sensitive eyes.
Color contact lenses
Learn about the different types of colored contact lenses and whether you need a prescription for color contacts.
Understanding your contact lens prescription
Learn how to read your contact lens prescription and whether you are legally entitled to a copy of your Rx; view an interactive prescription reader.
10 myths about contact lenses
Test yourself: See if you know these top 10 misconceptions people have about contact lenses.