Archive for November, 2009

» Does the use of Cosmetic Contact lenses require any testing on the eyes?

I’m about to buy a pair of Korean "Big Eye" contact lenses which are costmetic and I’m wondering whether ANY sort of testing on my eyes should be done.
Recently my friend purchased a pair from a contact lense store which ships contact lenses from Korea. It is not an optometrist store although they do go [...]

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» How difficult is it to put on cosmetic contact lenses?

I’m thinkin about getting a pair but have like no experence whatsoever in putting them on/off. What do i do?
cosmetic contact lenses still should be purchased from a licensed professional who should show you how to place and remove you new contacts and care for them properly. You eyes will need to be checked and [...]

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» Keratoconus and cosmetic contact lenses?

I have keratoconus in both eyes and already use RGP contact lenses, for Halloween me and some friends have decided to get funky colored cosmetic contact lenses. Is this advisable in my condition.
Simple answer is no. Your RGP lenses control the surface shape of your cornea. If you took your RGP’s out and replaced them [...]

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