Prescription Eyeglasses Or Contact Lenses Which is Better ?
Many means have been used over time to correct vision. The
monocle and eyeglass on a stick came before prescription
eyeglasses that had first had limited styles. As technology
improved, lenses for glasses were getting smaller.
A lot of people were looking for eyeglasses to wear that they
didn't have to worry about being lost or getting broken. Contact
lenses were great but expensive when they came along. You would
have to get new lenses if you lost them or dropped them.
Someone I knew lost a contact lens and developed an eye
infection. The doctor found on examination that the lens had
slipped out of place. Rigid contact lenses took some getting
used to. People wanted softer lenses that were flexible, and
easy to put in.
People wanted lenses they could wear all the time because the
softer lenses had to be removed and cleaned every night. As more
people were able to afford contacts because of the lower prices
they got sick and tired of cleaning them and the expense of all
the cleaning solutions needed.
It would be wonderful if contact lenses could be disposed of at
night and people could get rid of the cleaning solutions.
Disposable lenses came out in 1987 and were designed to be worn
for a certain period of time before you needed to dispose of
them.
There are terms and explanations that will help you understand
disposable contact lenses. Contact lenses that can be worn for
up to two weeks, discarded and replaced are called disposable
lenses. Frequent Replacement lenses are replaced anytime from
one to three months.
Every six months traditional/reusable lenses are replaced if not
before. You can wear Extended Wear lenses for up to two weeks
even while you sleep. The need for cleaning solutions is
eliminated with daily disposables because they are removed and
discarded every night.
Together with your doctor the right replacement schedule for you
will be decided on. How you wear your contacts will help
determine how often your will need to remove, replace, and/or
discard them. Day and night Contact Lenses - You wear these
lenses day and night for up to 30 days.
After they are removed you get rid of them. The best idea in my
opinion is the use of Day and Night Contact Lenses if you can
tolerate them. Think about what you can do with the extra time
you will have since you won't be cleaning your lenses every
night.
You eyes will be healthier the more often you replace your
lenses. Your eyes could be come very uncomfortable and you could
become prone to eye infections because over time lipids,
proteins, and calcium could build up on them.
Some reasons to wear disposable lenses are for theatrical
purposes and color changer lenses are often used. Among the wide
variety of contact lenses available are animal eye lenses and
those with company logos. What are the benefits, if there are
any of disposable contact lenses?
Lenses are sterile and there is a lower risk of infections.
There is little time for calcium, proteins, and lipids to build
up on them. You will have clearer vision with them. They are not
to be used with any cleaning solutions.
Storing cleaning solutions and having them is no longer
necessary. The ideal lens for people with allergies is the daily
disposable lenses especially during allergy seasons. If you only
wear contacts a few times a week, these are great. If you wear
contacts only a few times during the week, these are cheaper.
If your lose them or you rip your lenses simply throw them out
and open a new package. There are greater benefits to disposable
contacts than there are to eyeglasses. Many carry glasses just
in case something happens to their contacts. Discuss the use of
any contact lenses including disposables with your eye care
professional.
He should perform a thorough examination of your eyes as well.
You can get a free trial period of wear for up to a week from
some manufacturers, if you do the research. You can get
disposable contact lenses from online and from traditional eye
care/wear places.
You need a prescription for contact lenses no matter where you
get them. You should know that not everyone can wear contacts,
only you and your doctor can make that decision. Make sure you
will be able to afford them.
Contact manufacturers for special offers and/or free trial
periods. Check out what lenses are available for your personal
prescription. You need to do what is best for you.