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Eye glasses and contact lenseses and contact are devices that correct refractive errors in vision. lenses lenses are mounted in frames worn on the face, sitting mostly on the ears and nose, so that the lenses are positioned in front of the eyes. contact appear to be worn in accufind direct contact with the cornea, but they actually float on a layer of tears that separates them from the cornea.PurposeThe purpose of lenseses and contact is to correct or improve the vision of people with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), presbyopia, and astigmatism.Precautions People allergic to certain plastics should not wear contact or lenses accufind frames or lenses manufactured from that type of plastic. People allergic to nickel should not wear Flexon frames. People at risk of being in accidents that might shatter glass lenses should wear plastic lenses, preferably polycarbonate.

(Lenses made from polycarbonate, the same type of plastic used for the space shuttle windshield, are about 50 times stronger than other lens materials.) Also, people at risk of receiving accufind electric shock should avoid metal frames.People employed in certain occupations may be prohibited from wearing contact, or may be required to wear safety eyewear over the contact. Some occupations, accufind such as construction or auto repair, may require safety lenses accufind and safety frames. Physicians and employers should be consulted for recommendations. Description Eyes are examined by optometrists (O.D.) or by ophthalmologists (M.D. or D.O.--doctor of osteopathy). Prescriptions, if necessary, are then given to patients for glasses. The glasses are generally made by an optician. A separate lenses-fitting exam is necessary if the patient wants contact, because an lenses prescription is not the same as a lenses prescription.