Disposable contact lenses from Acuvue,
Ciba Vision and others are becoming the norm
If you already wear contact
lenses, you have probably settled on a
particular type and brand that suits you. If
you are like the vast majority of contact
lens wearers, you have settled on soft,
disposable contact lenses. Acuvue contacts
or those from Cooper Vision, CIBA Vision,
and others are among some of the most
commonly used soft lenses, and they will
satisfy the majority of users. In fact,
unless your vision requires an unusual
amount of correction or you have a
particular eye condition, there is no reason
to consider any other type.
Disposable contact lenses,
such as Acuvue contacts, are incredibly
convenient. Unlike glasses or rigid contact
lenses, there is no problem of loss or
breakage. Just put in your lenses in the
morning, and forget about them until you go
to bed. Of course, it can be inconvenient to
lose a contact lens, but it is hardly the
problem or financial burden that breaking or
loosing a pair of expensive glasses can be.
If you lose a disposable contact, just make
a trip to the medicine cabinet, pop in a new
lens, and you are back in business.
Types of
Disposables
There are a number of
different categories of disposable contacts.
Manufacturers recommend a length of time
that their particular lenses should be worn,
and this period can range from a single day
all the way up to a month or two. Ideally,
you shouldn't wear a pair of contact lenses
for longer than recommended, since this
could lead to eye problems ( note that
Acuvue contacts and other brands list
recommended usage on the box).
However, with that caveat out of the way,
many people stretch the life of each pair of
contact lenses, making disposables even more
affordable.
Dailies
Daily disposables are one of
the most popular types of disposable lenses.
Unlike monthly or weekly lenses, it is not
as important to be rigorous about cleaning
your daily lenses. Even in the space of a
week, contacts are subject to dirt and
protein buildup, which can lead to eye
irritation if not regularly cleaned. Since
daily lenses are never worn for more than a
day or two, cleaning is not a tremendous
concern. If your lenses become dirty, simply
throw them away and put in a fresh pair.
For the majority of eye
problems, soft, disposable contacts are
ideal. Whether you suffer from near or
far-sightedness or an astigmatism in one or
both eyes, disposable contacts will work
well for you. If your eyesight requires
considerable correction, your doctor may
recommend a different type of contact,
either rigid or semi-rigid. These lenses
require regular cleaning, and protein
buildup can become an acute problem. If at
all possible, you should choose disposable
contacts over any other type.
Additional
Benefits
Another great thing about
disposable contacts is their ready
availability. Once you have your
prescription, it is a simple matter to order
replacement contacts from online retailers,
and have them delivered directly to your
door. Of course, you should still schedule
regular check-ups with your doctor, but you
won't have to make a special trip simply for
a fresh supply of contact lenses.
Go Shopping
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- Another great contact lens retailer.
In addition to huge savings and a huge
selection, they offer the BillMeLater
service. This means you don't have to
pay for your lenses upon purchase if you
don't want to. You can elect to be
billed at a later date. Nice feature.
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