Cold & Flu Season Hygiene: 8 Contact Lens Mistakes to Avoid
When cold and flu season hits, your eyes can feel it. Viral illnesses (and many cold medications) throw off your tear film, make your eyes drier, and increase mucus and…
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Getting contact lenses for the first time can be a really exciting moment in your life. Finally, you can ditch those old frames you’ve been wearing since childhood (hooray!). Though it all seems simple on the surface, you may find yourself wondering if you’re REALLY taking care of your eyes in the best way. Well fear not, LensDirect is here to help! Here you will find the latest information on contact lens care and maintenance, so you can feel confident while using them. Our blog posts provide deep insights into the contact lens questions that you might ask yourself. Think of it as a friendly resource you can use to learn everything you NEED to know, and nothing you don’t! Can’t find what you’re looking for here? Check out our FAQ page for more information!
When cold and flu season hits, your eyes can feel it. Viral illnesses (and many cold medications) throw off your tear film, make your eyes drier, and increase mucus and…
Blurry vision while wearing contact lenses can be annoying and concerning. Sometimes the fix is as simple as rinsing the lens; other times it points to dryness, fit issues, or…
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) let you pay for medical expenses with pre‑tax dollars. Contact lenses, solutions, eye exams and prescription eyewear are all eligible, making…
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become the biggest shopping events of the year, and the 2025 edition is shaping up to be no different. Contact lens wearers can take…
A LensDirect guide to keeping your eyes healthy (and complication‑free!) Key Takeaways: Why sleeping in contacts is risky (the short science) When you close your eyes, your cornea (the clear…
Near print getting fuzzy? You don’t have to give up contacts. Multifocal (progressive-style) contact lenses are designed to keep distance, computer, and reading clear — without juggling readers. If you…
Wondering if online eye exams can replace your visit to the eye doctor? These exams let you check your vision at home using your smartphone or computer. In this article,…
Do you have astigmatism and need clear, comfortable vision? Astigmatism contacts, like toric lenses, are designed precisely for this purpose. They correct the irregular shape of your eye, ensuring sharp…
Daily contacts are single-use lenses designed to be worn for one day and discarded. They are intended for a single day of use, after which they are thrown away, ensuring…
Can you use HSA funds to buy glasses? Absolutely. In this article, we’ll guide you through how to purchase prescription HSA glasses using your Health Savings Account (HSA) efficiently. Learn…