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What to Expect at a Contact Lens Fitting

Posted on August 20, 2024 (August 20, 2024) by Mint Eyecare

A new pair of contact lenses being cleaned in their containers with solution.

A contact lens fitting is intended to find the best contact lenses for your eyes. Lenses come in different sizes, shapes, styles, and materials, so a fitting helps your optometrist determine which of these factors can correct your vision while maximizing your comfort. But what’s involved in this process? A contact lens fitting involves several […]

Do Contact Lenses Expire?

Posted on April 24, 2024 (April 24, 2024) by Mint Eyecare

A woman using her left index finger to pull her eyelid up while she puts a contact lens on her right eye with her right hand

It’s no secret that contact lenses have become a popular choice for vision correction, offering convenience and comfort compared to traditional glasses. However, people may not realize that contact lenses have an expiration date. Printed on the package is an expiry date, after which the lens cannot be guaranteed to be sterile, and the package […]