A New Outlook for the New Year

Lenses for eyeglasses are made out of a variety of different materials, all of which offer a number of different benefits for different prices. When looking to purchase new glasses, knowing the differences in the types of lenses available can aid you in choosing the lens type that best suits your needs. Glass Though not as common anymore, glass lenses used to be the only type of lenses available. They are fairly heavy, and are prone to scratching, shattering, and breaking.

From the day you get contacts you are told what you should and shouldn't do with them. One of the most important things you are told is to replace your contacts often and to remove them nightly, unless they are special contacts that are designed for nighttime use. Many people choose to ignore this advice, which can be very dangerous for their eyes. Here are some of the complications you can have when you misuse your contacts.