The presence of contact lenses brings hope for people who wear heavy glasses. They not only help people correct vision but also meet people’s need to pursue beauty. So the number of contact lenses wearers keeps increase. In fact, manufactures have made progress and offered customers various kinds of contact lenses that have different functions. There are many types of contact lenses available on the market. So it is useful to have a clear understanding of features of every type.
Daily wear soft lenses－ They consist of soft, pliable plastics. It helps eyes to have contact with oxygen freely, which prevents dry eyes. So you will get accustomed to wear them easily. What’s more, sportsmen are likely to wear them because they seldom come off. However, it doesn’t suit everyone who wants to correct vision. Also, you need clean and remove them everyday.
Disposable soft lenses－They are said to be worn for less than two weeks. After that, we must replace them with a new one. You also need to clean and remove them everyday.
Daily wear disposable soft lenses－ You can’t wear them more than one day. Instead, you should wear them just for a single day and wear a new one in another day.
Daily wear rigid gas permeable lenses－ They are made from flexible plastics. It can allow oxygen enter to eyes with the help of flexible plastics. Compared to soft lenses, they can provide users with better vision and help users cope with vision problems. However, you may spend more time getting accustomed to them.
Spherical contact lenses－People with slight astigmatism are likely to wear them.
Toric contact lenses－ They are soft or hard lenses. They mix a spherical and cylindrical component for the purpose of correcting astigmatism. They may be thicker in one area than another in order to lie on the correct position in eyes.
Bifocal contact lenses－ They are similar to bifocal glasses. They offer good vision up close and at a distance.
Monovison contact lenses－ With monovision, one eye fit with a distance lens and the other eye fit with a near lens in order to provide clear vision for near and distant vision.
Your eyes are so precious that you need pay much attention while choosing contact lenses. It is advisable that you buy suitable contact lenses. There are many types as the above mentioned. You can buy more than one type to meet your different need but safety is the priority.