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Contact Prescriptions
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | B. LaFountain

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Are Contact Prescriptions the Same as Glasses?

Are contact prescriptions the same as glasses? Discover the key differences between eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions, and why unique measurements and materials make them distinct.Trying to order contacts using your spectacles' numbers is like buying a hat using your shoe size. It is a common misconception that vision prescriptions are universal codes, rather than specialized instructions for entirely different objects.

Contact Lens Comfort and Safety
Friday, March 20, 2026 | Contact Lens King

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Do Contact Lenses Hurt? Are Contacts Safe for Daily Use? How Long Can I wear Contacts?

Many people ask: “Do contact lenses hurt?” For most wearers, properly fitted lenses should not cause pain. New users might feel a brief awareness when first inserting a lens, but this usually fades quickly as the eye adjusts. Discomfort can occur if the lens is dirty, dry, or worn beyond the recommended schedule, but following proper hygiene and care routines greatly reduces these risks. In this article, we will address common concerns about comfort and safety regarding contact lenses.

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 | Contact Lens King

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How to Properly Insert Contact Lenses

Learn commonplace techniques that can be used to insert contact lenses. Depending on your preference and ability there find out which technique you should use to insert your contacts.

How to Remove Contact Lenses; 4 Easy Steps
Thursday, August 16, 2018 | Contact Lens King

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How to Remove Contact Lenses; 4 Easy Steps

There are 4 easy steps to removing contact lenses, which include cleanliness, eye preparation, eye manipulation, and the removal of the contact lens.

Are Video Games Bad for Your Eyes? Protecting Against Digital Eye Strain
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | Contact Lens King

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Are Video Games Bad for Your Eyes? Protecting Against Digital Eye Strain

Are video games bad for your eyes? Since the inception of commercial video games in the 1970’s a new vision disorder has developed into a condition called Computer Vision Syndrome, associated with eye strain.

What is the “Tumbling E” Eye Chart
Friday, January 12, 2018 | Contact Lens King

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What is the “Tumbling E” Eye Chart

The Tumbling E eye chart is similar to the standardize Snellen eye chart that most people use for testing; however, it contains a series of letter E’s instead of the variety of letters included in the Snellen chart.