Monday, 8 September 2014

Types of Contact Lenses – Pick the Right One!

If you wear glasses and you're considering changing to contact lenses, choosing the right lenses will be a daunting task for you. There are many options to choose from, so make sure you’re getting the one that work best for your eyes and your life.

Arm yourself with the following information before going to your eye doctor and you'll be in a much better position to come out with what's best for you.

Soft Contact Lenses

Soft Lenses are the most common type of contact lenses currently prescribed. They are commonly made up of a type of plastic consisting of 80% water which makes them soft, flexible and allows oxygen to reach the cornea.

Extended Wear Contact Lenses

Extended wear contact lenses are available for continuous wear ranging from 1 to 6 nights or up to 30 days. The advantage is wearer can be able to wear the lenses day and night for 30 days without having to take them out.

Hard Contact Lenses

Hard Contact lenses are being used less today.

The Choice is yours…!
These are the few different types of contact lenses available in the market. Hopefully now you'll be better equipped to make decisions about your vision care. Make sure to consult with your eye doctor about your lifestyle and specific vision problems to determine which lenses are best for you.

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