

Are contacts right for you?
The vast majority of people requiring vision correction can wear contact lenses without any problems. New
materials and lens care technologies have made today's contacts more comfortable, safer and easier to
wear. Consider the questions and answers below.
Colored contacts
Contact lenses aren't just for seeing better. They're for looking better too. In fact, some people who don't even
need vision correction wear tinted contact lenses as a way to change their look.
Lens care solutions
When you are fitted for contact lenses a particular lens care system is recommended -- a group of products
to clean, disinfect and make your lenses safe and comfortable for wear.
Presbyopia
As baby boomers reach middle age, the question looms large: How to avoid either of two telltale signs of
aging -- bifocals or reading glasses?
Soft vs. RGP lenses
A brief comparison of soft and Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses. A thorough eye examination and
a better understanding of your specific vision requirements will help determine the best options for you.
Teens and contacts
Oh, the pressure! Get great grades, excel in at least one sport, play a musical instrument, work part-time,
hang out with friends -- and always, always look cool. If you're a teenager today, much is expected.
Types of contacts
Confused about contacts? Advances in contact lens technologies have created many options in addition to
hard and soft lenses. Today, contact lenses are likely to be described in one of several ways.
Wear and care tips
This information is intended as a supplement to the training and instruction you receive as part of a contact
lens fitting program.







