What are Theatrical Contact lenses? We pride ourselves at Eyecare Associates of Lee’s Summit in being contact lens specialists, fitting nearly all the options available. One that doesn’t get a lot of attention is theatrical or special effects contact lenses. They are available in both prescription and non-prescription styles. Ever watched a sci-fi movie where…
‘Zombie’ contacts damage teen’s eye
‘Zombie’ contacts damage teen’s eye USA Today Network Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press 7:39 p.m. EDT October 28, 2015 (Photo: Courtesy of Dawn Carpenter) ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — A pair of Halloween-themed cosmetic contact lenses bought to turn a teen into a zombie instead damaged her cornea, partially blinding her right eye, her family said. Leah Carpenter,…
Poor Hygiene Habits Linked To Contact Lens Case Contamination
Poor hygiene habits linked to contact lens case contamination Dr. Mark Herriott, OD, with Eyecare Associates of Lees Summit gives us an important update on a recent study found that contact lens wearers who have poor hygiene habits also have increased bacterial contamination in their contact lens cases. The research was published in Optometry and…
Study finds eyeliner application may cause eye problems
Study finds eyeliner application may cause eye problems People who apply eyeliner on the inner eyelid, or waterline, run the risk of contaminating the eye and causing vision trouble, according to research by a scientist at the University of Waterloo. This is the first study to prove that particles from pencil eyeliner move into the…
