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Not all contact lenses are made the same! Contact lenses are FDA approved medical devices for the purpose of vision correction. This includes soft and hard (RGP, scleral) contact lenses. Unless you are obtaining your contact lenses straight from your eye doctor’s office, there is no guarantee that the contact lenses you purchased (no, gas station and Halloween Store contact lenses are not safe) are FDA approved medical devices.

LACRIFILL® Canalicular Gel is changing practice and changing lives.

Examples of vision discount plans accepted at Avant Eyes are:

The first step in your dry eye journey is already complete: seeking help! Dr Kataria OD FAAO is a nationally recognized expert in the dry eye space, lecturing and teaching other optometrists and ophthalmologists in the field. Our Advanced Dry Eye Center is equipped with the latest and modern technology to diagnose and treat your dry eyes.

One very common misconception is that itchy eyes = allergies. Nothing could be further from the truth! 6/10 patients have mites in their eyelashes (Demodex Blepharitis) which causes redness and itching in the eyes and on the eyelids/skin around the eyes. In fact, if you feel that your contact lenses are difficult to wear due to how your eyes feel in them, it’s possible that you have eyelash mites. It’s not always the fault of the contact lens! Sometimes, patients with mites have NO symptoms and are diagnosed solely by a thorough eye examination.

Not all contact lenses are made the same! Most folks do not realize that contact lenses are FDA approved medical devices for the purpose of vision correction. This includes soft and hard (RGP, scleral) contact lenses. Unless you are obtaining your contact lenses straight from your eye doctor’s office, there is no guarantee that the contact lenses you purchased (no, gas station contact lenses are not safe) are FDA approved medical devices.

Dry eyes can be a frustrating and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's more than just a minor irritation; dry eyes can significantly impact your quality of life, making everyday tasks like reading, working on a computer, or even driving a challenge.

Dry eye disease is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when your eyes fail to produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly, leading to discomfort and potential vision problems.

To maintain both the health of your skin and your eyes, you need to select products that are specifically formulated to be safe for this sensitive area. This means paying close attention to ingredient lists, understanding which substances are potentially harmful, and knowing which brands prioritize eye safety in their formulations.

Our eyes are one of the most important organs in our body. They allow us to see the world around us and experience its beauty. Unfortunately, our eyes are also susceptible to a variety of conditions that can affect our vision. Some of the most common eye conditions include myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.