FAQ’s – What You Should Know about Contact Lenses!

More than 30 million people in the U.S. wear contact lenses. Modern advancements in contact lenses mean that they are more comfortable and provide better visibility than ever before. Nowadays contact lenses are available in a wide range of prescriptions, colors and designs, even for readers and progressive wearers.

Thinking about getting contact lenses? There’s lot more things out there, which you need to be aware before picking the right one. Here are some of the frequently asked questions and their answers that will hopefully clear things for you:

How to take care of your contact lenses?

• Lenses that are replaced quarterly or annually also require weekly cleaning in additional to daily care.
• Since daily soft lenses are worn once and then discarded, it doesn’t require maintenance. 

• Use only the prescribed contact lens solutions to clean your contact lenses – never use tap water to clean, rinse or store your lenses.

How should I store my contact lenses?

• Place contact lenses in a clean lens case or holder and filled with the appropriate contact lens solution for soaking and disinfection.
• Clean the lens and soak it overnight in the recommended contact lens solution prior to wearing it.

How do I decide on the right lenses?

Your optometrist can help you decide which lens is right for you. In addition to your choices, the optometrist will evaluate your eye structure, tears, and visual sharpness to determine what lenses will be healthy and comfortable for you.

These are the few things you need to know before buying contact lenses. So, whether you are thinking of swapping your glasses for contact lenses, or simply want the option to wear them occasionally, start shopping contact lenses online!

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