Category: Contact Lenses

Does Ortho-K Improve Eyesight?

Posted on May 29, 2023 (May 29, 2023) by Dr. Miranda Mok

"A woman holding an ortho-k contact lens in focus in the foreground with half of her face out of focus in the background."

Ortho-k, also known as orthokeratology, is a common myopia control treatment that involves using specialty contact lenses to achieve temporary vision correction. When worn at night, ortho-k lenses can help slow myopia for children and improve vision for people of all ages without the need for additional vision correction during the day. Myopia is one […]

Do Contact Lenses Dry Your Eyes?

Posted on February 9, 2023 (February 9, 2023) by Dr. Shani Avraham

A face of a woman is pointing at her eye with colored contact lenses.

If you wear contacts, you may have experienced dry, uncomfortable eyes at some point. This is a common problem among contact lens wearers, and it can range from mild irritation to severe discomfort. So, why do contacts sometimes dry out your eyes, and what can you do about it? Contact lenses can interfere with the […]