http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Eye-Care/583 Eye Care articles from Find Articles at ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:21:35 -0700 Although contact lenses have been around for more than 100 years, modern contact lenses made of plastic rather than glass, were introduced in 1948. Contact lenses are worn directly on the cornea of the eye and, if properly fitted, can provide nearly natural vision. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Brief-History-and-Benefits-of-Contact-Lenses/159954 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/A-Brief-History-and-Benefits-of-Contact-Lenses/159954 An informative and interesting look at the various aspects and uses of reading glasses. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Don-t-Quit-Reading---Use-Reading-Glasses-/14072 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Don-t-Quit-Reading---Use-Reading-Glasses-/14072 An overview of basic eye exam procedures. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Eye-Care-Part-I---Getting-Your-Exam/12793 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Eye-Care-Part-I---Getting-Your-Exam/12793 Eye care is more than visiting the eye doctor for regular examinations. Rather, good eye care involves caring for the entire body and staying away from bad habits that may actually have an affect on the eyes. Let's take a look at what's involved in good eye care. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Eye-Care-is-More-Than-a-Visit-to-The-Doctor/12792 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Eye-Care-is-More-Than-a-Visit-to-The-Doctor/12792 Faulty tear glands may not be something you think about until you experience the aching, itching and stinging that can accompany dry eyes. Dry eyes can be more than a minor burden; serious dryness can lead to abrasions of the cornea and possibly blindness if left untreated. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Six-Great-Tips-For-Dry-Eyes/12668 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Six-Great-Tips-For-Dry-Eyes/12668 Thick lenses with a line across them were the only option available to those who had nearsightedness and farsightedness. The frames for glasses in general were heavy and very unattractive. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Bifocal-Contact-Lenses---Improving-Vision/12107 Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Bifocal-Contact-Lenses---Improving-Vision/12107 Contact lenses are practically a new concept for most people. A lot of people still prefer to wear glasses in order to correct their own visual problems. But sometimes, using eyeglasses present some disadvantages that need to be addressed. If a person is regularly wearing eyeglasses of the ordinary sort, he is likely more susceptible to glare and the occasional reflective properties of glass that can greatly affect his clear vision. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Contact-Lenses-And-You/11908 Wed, 22 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Contact-Lenses-And-You/11908 Crazy contact lenses give you the weirdest kind of look that you can ever think of. Hitherto, actors and actresses of horror movies and serials used these contact lenses to give a nightmarish experience to the audiences. But these days the crazy contact lenses are popularly used by laymen to give themselves the spookiest look. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Weird-And-Crazy-Contact-Lenses/10296 Sat, 11 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Weird-And-Crazy-Contact-Lenses/10296 In today's world, with the predominance of television, computers and videos, people of all ages are suffering from eyestrains. Driving a car and living in the city full of smog can be other main reasons for eyestrains. The common symptom of eyestrain is the blurry appearance of the letters on the computer screen or in the print of the page, which normally appear clear. The eyes hurt so bad that you are forced to shut them for some time. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Protect-Eyes---Avoid-Eyestrain/8929 Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Protect-Eyes---Avoid-Eyestrain/8929 Developments in the field of contact lens technology are producing ever better contact lenses that are increasingly convenient to wear throughout the whole gamut of vision conditions and lifestyles. Bifocal contact lenses are today available to correct presbyopia, a common problem in the over-40 age group. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Bifocal-Contact-Lenses-for-Presbyopia/7671 Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Bifocal-Contact-Lenses-for-Presbyopia/7671 Have you ever wondered about the history of contact lens? How have they been invented? And how do contacts correct vision? http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Past-And-Future-Of-Contact-Lenses/5358 Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Past-And-Future-Of-Contact-Lenses/5358 Reading this report is about to change the way you purchase sunglasses, eyeglasses and contact lenses forever and will save you, your family and friends literally thousands of dollars over your lifetime. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Your-Eye-Secrets-Report/1371 Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Your-Eye-Secrets-Report/1371