The information contained herein is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and care from qualified doctors of optometry. The reader should regularly consult a doctor in matters relating to his or her health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. 

• What is 20/20 vision?
  
• Is 25/25 vision better than 20/20?
  
• Why do some people have less than 20/20?
  
• If my vision is less than optimum, what can I do?
  
• When should children have their vision checked?
  
• What is astigmatism?
  
• What is nearsightedness?
  
• What is farsightedness?
  
• What is presbyopia?
  
• What are spots, floaters, and flashes?
  
• What is color blindness?
  
• What is double vision?
  
• What is glaucoma?
  
• What is a cataract?
  
• What is keratoconus (conical cornea)?
  
• What is dry eye?
  
• What is conjunctivitis?
  
• What is a stye?
  
• Are contacts for you?
  
• What are the advantages of wearing contact lenses?
  
• What are the disadvantages of wearing contact lenses?
  
• How do contact lenses correct vision?
  
• Why replace contact lenses frequently?
  
• When can you begin wearing contact lenses?
  
• Colored contacts
  
• Can I store contact lenses in tap water?
  
• Can I lose a lens behind my eye?
  
• How can I tell if I have the lens in the wrong eye?
  
• How can I tell if a soft lens is inside out?
  
• My lens has a very small chip or tear in the edge but it doesn't bother me. Should I replace it anyway?
  
• How do I know when to dispose of disposable lenses? They seem to be OK longer than I expected.
  
• My eyes get dry. What kind of eye drops can I use?
  
• There are so many solutions out there, how do I know which is best?

Are contacts 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 to help assess whether they're a choice you should consider.

Contact lens wear may be difficult if:
- Your eyes are severely irritated by allergies; Outer oily layer
- You work in an environment with lots of dust and chemicals
- You have an overactive thyroid, uncontrolled diabetes, or severe arthritis in your hands
- Your eyes are overly dry due to pregnancy or medications you are taking

After a thorough eye examination, your suitability for contact lenses and the specific contact lens option that best meets your requirements will be determined.