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Optical shops are growing like mushroom in Malaysia, especially Klang Valley. There will be no sustainability without competitiveness. Each optical shop will have their own gimmick in gaining customers trust and loyalty.

One of the gimmick certain optical shops prefer to use is on the issue of contact lens base curve. Eye care practitioner will tends to get your eyes curvature measured and gives advice on the ‘correct’ contact lens base curve that you should use. I do not deny that contact lens base curve plays a role in ensuring your wearing comfort.

But, should you believe and follow bluntly on the advice given by eye care practitioner? The answer is NO!

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Finally, Freshkon Alluring Eyes 1-DAY disposable lens is available!

I had tried on Freshkon Alluring Eyes 1-DAY disposable lens, and I assure you that Freshkon is definitely a brand that promises aesthetic impact and delivers excellent wearing comfort. Based on Clinical Trial Results 2012, 93% of the respondents wore Freshkon Alluring Eyes 1-DAY for at least 12 hours comfortably.

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Not really satisfied with your current contact lens vision and the comfort? Then, CHANGE to another brand. Don’t settle for what may seem ok, but instead find a contact lens that will make you SEE GOOD, LOOK GOOD and FEEL GOOD.

As for me, I just won’t settle less when it comes to my vision until Bausch + Lomb introduced PureVision2  HD contact lenses! PureVision2 HD contact lenses deliver the clear, crisp vision that is what I require and most people too – especially in low light. Top that off with design advances for improved comfort and breathability, and I knew I found the contact lens that I longed for. Confidently, I know that got a lens that will satisfy my patients who want outstanding vision and much more, too. (more…)

A corneal ulcer can be identified as a red eye with immense pain, discharge (mild to severe) and lower vision. It is caused by a localized infection in the cornea, which is the clear part of the eye that enables sight by permitting light to enter the eye. The infection causes an erosion, or makes an open sore in this area. (more…)

I received a lot of emails inquiring regarding the diameter of the particular brand of colour contact lens. Seems that many people thought that the diameter is equivalent to how big your eyes will looked after wearing the colour contact lenses.


Well, girls, diameter itself do not directly determine how ‘big eyes’ effect the lens will be. Basically is how the manufacturer Patented Colour Lens Printing onto the contact lens.

Freshlook ColourBlends from Ciba Vision has a diamter of 14.5mm. However, everyone knows that Freshlook Colourblend is just another normal colour contact lens that do not provide ‘big eyes effect’ after wearing it. True or true?

The diameter of Blincon BB and Sweetie series are 14.5mm, too. But, by wearing the lenses, you can notice that the bigger eyes effect instantly.

Thus, you should always try out the lenses yourself or get further information on the effect outcome from those who had tried it.

ColourVUE contact lenses consist of 7 series colour contact lenses. Initially, they all come in the same diameter of 14.0mm. Even with a diameter of 14.0mm, Colourvue also able to produce the ‘Big Eyes’ series. Only later last year, they introduced the 15.0mm diameter lenses. In such case, for the ‘Big Eyes’ series, diameter of 15.0mm lenses will definitely look much bigger than the 14.0mm.

You can share your secrets, your hopes and your dreams with your friends. However, eye care practitioners caution, you should never share your contact lenses.
Simply wear – swapping contact lenses can mean trading germs. Contact lenses can easily carry bacteria from one person to another, and as their condition is moist, contact lenses can allow such germs to thrive. Thus, you would easily get an eye infection. Think about it – that’s why there is no contact lenses tester.
Not disposing of contact lenses within a recommended wearing schedule, can also cause infections. You should discard lens as indicated by your eye care practitioner and replaced as needed.
At the end, it is well worth it to keep your eyes healthy.

Children and Contact Lenses

We all know wearing glasses can strongly affect a child’s self esteem, particularly as they get older and teenage years approach. Although fashionable eyewear has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, most parents of short-sighted children will find themselves bombarded with questions about contact lenses at some point. But when is it appropriate for a child to make the switch to lenses, and what options are available?

Contact lenses themselves pose no threat to the health of the eye when used properly, and children and babies born with conditions such as cataracts are frequently prescribed them. Yet eye care professionals are often reluctant to prescribe contact lenses for short-sighted children out of concerns for their ability to truly take on the responsibility of proper eye and lens care.

For these reasons Jeffrey Walline, in a study published by the American Academy of Optometry, concludes that daily disposable lenses are the perfect first-time choice for children and young (more…)

Blincon has been leading the market for their 3 months disposable color contact lens. They offered wide range of colors and power range, up to -10.00D. Even thoughtful of them is to offer color toric contact lens, where high astigmatism patient will be able to enjoy the fun of wearing cosmetic contact lens too. (more…)

Dear Acuvue Clear,

We understand that you had been a wanted well-rounded lens from a trusted brand. You had helped many people to enjoy the freedom of life without glasses at an affordable price. Your contribution all these years will never be forgotten.

However, you cannot deny the fact that many of Acuvue Clear wearers started complaining that their eyes easily feel tired and dry after 6 hours of wearing you. We understand that they should not use the contact lens for too long hours but they just cannot help it. Humans, nowadays, have such a hectic life and busy schedule, they just got no choice. Their work normally needed them to face the computers for long hours and in an air conditioner room.

Good news is that we found a solution to help these human beings! They will be able to wear the contact lenses for long hours without much feeling of dry and tired eyes. That is Acuvue Advance Plus. Acuvue Advance Plus can provide 94% of oxygen transmissibility to human eyes and this is strongly recommended for your current wearers to be upgraded to. Human beings will be able to enjoy the superior all day comfort, especially with an active lifestyle. Acuvue Advance Plus is definitely going to deliver a lens-free feel to their wearers.

We know you love your wearers but we sincerely know you would want the best for their eyes. You sure understand that Acuvue Clear cannot provide all the advantages that Acuvue Advance Plus can give. Wearing you for such long hours will only do harm to their eyes, so, please do inform your current wearer to upgrade themselves to wear Acuvue Advance Plus for a whole new experience in wearing contact lenses.

Your cooperation is highly appreciated.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

CEO ACUVUE

What should I do if my contact lens become dehydrated?

If the soft contact lens is exposed to air while off the eye, it may become dry and brittle and need to be rehydrated. If the lens is adhering to a surface, e.g. the lens is sticking on your contact lens case, apply the recommended multipurpose solution before handling.

To rehydrate the contact lens, you should:

• Handle the contact lens carefully.
• Place the lens in its storage case and soak the contact lens in multipurpose solution for at least 1 hour until it returns to a soft state.
• Clean the contact lens first, then disinfect the rehydrated lens by using multipurpose solution.
• If after soaking and the contact lens does not become soft or if the surface remains dry, DO NOT USE THE CONTACT LENS UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY YOUR EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL.