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Why are Contact Lenses so Cheap Online?

Monday, August 10th, 2009

With the high cost of traditional retail ‘brick and mortar’ contact lenses, many people are now seeking to purchase contact lenses online. Traditional Opticians have such expenses as building costs, optician and staff salaries, and overhead expenses. These costs get transferred to the consumer. More people are discovering that buying contacts online is a much [...]



What is the Difference Between an Eye Exam and a Contact Lens Exam

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Whether you think you need vision correction and are considering contact lenses, or whether you’ve been using glasses or contacts for years, you may be curious about the difference between a routine eye exam and a contact lens exam. Perhaps you’ve never thought about it, always assuming that both are one and the same. The [...]



What Vision Symptoms Cannot be Corrected with Contact Lenses?

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

If you are experiencing vision problems that need to be corrected, you have probably already consulted with a qualified optometrist and have begun exploring the options in order to treat these issues. From special eyewear to laser surgery, there are many different ways to correct common vision symptoms and restore most or all of your [...]