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Mycontactlenses.org is sponsored by the Contact Lens Council, a nonprofit educational resource on vision correction for consumers. The primary goal of the Contact Lens Council is to promote the safe use of contact lenses.

The American Optometric Association www.aoa.org 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63141 (800) 365-2219

Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists www.clao.org 2025 Woodlane Drive St. Paul, MN 55125 (877) 501-3937 (651) 731-0410 fax

Contact Lens Society of America www.clsa.info 441 Carlisle Drive Herndon, VA 20170 (800) 296-9776 (703) 437-5100 (703) 437-0727 fax

The Vision Council of America www.visionsite.org 1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 500 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 548-4560 (703) 548-4580 fax

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» Enjoy the freedom of contact lenses

» Contact lenses at a glance

» For all ages

» For virtually all vision needs

» Easy to care for

» How contact lenses work

» Types of contact lenses

» Designs for special vision conditions

» Designs for eye color

» How contact lenses are made

» History of contact lenses

» How do I get contact lenses?

» Where do I get contact lenses?

» How do I care for contact lenses?

» How do learn lens care?

» Can I use makeup with contact lenses?

» What if my eyes become red or irritated?

» Contact lenses are for all ages

» From tweens to seniors

» When are contact lenses right for you?

• How young is too young?

• Am I a responsible young person?

• Are there measures of responsibility?

• Why is proper care so vital?

• Why wear contact lenses while young?

• What is the expense of contact lens wear?

• What are the risks of contact lens wear?

• Can contact lenses improve sight?

• What if there's no need for vision correction?

» Knowing and doing the right steps

» 6 easy steps to ensure eye health

» Why proper lens care is so important

» Learn the proper steps from the start

» Multipurpose solutions make lens care simple

» To rub or not to rub?

» Follow your recommended schedules

» Keep your solutions pure

» Eyes red or irritated?

» Eye makeup and contact lenses

» Avoid extending contact lens life

» Silicone Hydrogel Lenses Gaining Acceptance

» Silicone Hydrogel Lenses Instead of Laser Vision Correction?

» Custom Contact Lenses Redefine Optimal Eyesight

» Contact Lenses Help Aging Eyes

» Contact Lens Solutions Simplify Compliance

» Comfort Drops May Offer Relief and Clearer Vision

» Options Expanding in Daily Disposables

» Blocking Out Harmful UV Rays