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• Can I use Systane when I am wearing soft contacts lenses?

  Generally speaking, Systane are offen suggested to be used 10 mins before wearing contact lenses, and soon after take them off the eyes, to increase the comfort of contact wearers. This is proved by clinical test.

• Can eating carrots really affect night vision?

  Many opticians state that the lack of Vitamin A which is mainly contained in carrots can lead to night blindness. So carrots are often credited with improving night vision.

• Why do colored contacts make my vision blurred?

  Wearing contact lenses long which will cause your eyes dry and such blurry vision. Some drops may help you ease this problem. BTW, you'd better decrease the wearing time of your contact lenses.

• What does hF stand for on contact lenses?

  Eye doctors use the letters ""H"" and ""F"" with contact lenses to identify specific aspects of the prescription. F is an abbreviation for the power of the back of the lens, and H represents a calculation for distance. The information is needed in some cases for custom-made contact lenses. Source:http://www.ehow.com/facts_7335898_mean-contact-lenses_.html

• Can I still use contact lenses solution if it is expired?

  It wouldn't be safe to use that. Some of the component in the solution may be deteriorated after it is expired. If you contibue t o use it, the lenses would be infected and cause some eye diseases.

• Is it serious to get a little sunscreen in my eye?

  It is not recommended to get sunscreen in your eyes. Most cosmetics will be a kind of irritant to eyes and inside of the eyes. If your eye is little red and your vision is good, a careful washing may do much help.

• Which kind of computer monitor is better for eyes?

  A larger monitor will make it easier for users to see clearer and easier to read the text on the screen thus to make eyes less strain.That is to say, a bigger computer moniter is better for eyes.

• Is there an easy way to put the contacts in?

  Practice makes perfect. I have no problem putting in my contacts. This is the key step that I put it in. Use the index finger of your opposite hand to pull your upper eyelid upward; use the middle finger of your dominant hand (i.e. the one with the contact on it) to pull your lower eyelid downward. As you become more experienced, you’ll be able to do this just by pulling down your lower eyelid.

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