Wearing Contact Lenses

Wearing Contact Lenses

If you've never worn contact lenses, you may not appreciate the amazing selection available on today's market. Be glad: you have much more choice than in the past. With so many options, how do you choose the right type of contact lenses?

Your doctor can probably help you figure out which contact lenses are best for you. Some contact lenses are suited to certain vision problems, like astigmatism. Others, like extended-wear contact lenses, are marketed to suit certain lifestyles. Colored contact lenses sometimes are used by people who don't even need prescription lenses but just want to change their eye color. Regardless, contact lenses should only be purchased by a professional eyecare practitioner, who knows how to properly fit the lenses and help you take care of your eyes. In fact, in the United States, it is illegal to purchase contact lenses without a valid prescription.

It's good to be informed about the different types of contact lenses before making your decision. Different contact lenses need to be replaced on different cycles. Some pairs last a month, some only two weeks. Other contact lenses are made to be worn only for one day. These contact lenses usually cost more, as you are paying for convenience.

It is important not to sleep in your contact lenses unless your practitioner says it's okay. Even contact lenses made for this purpose may not be good for you, especially if your eyes tend to be very dry. Be sure to ask.

Soft contact lenses have become most popular, as they are easy to get used to and are very comfortable to wear. While gas permeable contact lenses take longer to get used to, they last longer and tend to have less deposit buildup. Also, these contact lenses are less expensive in the long run because they don't need to be replaced as often. Some people also believe gas permeable contact lenses are better for your eye health and may even help improve vision. However, they are rigid and some people don't like how they feel.

As contact lenses have improved, so have their uses. Bifocal wearers rejoice! Many contact lens manufacturers have started making lenses that even you can wear. Ask your practitioner for details.

About The Author

Jeff Lakie is the founder of http://www.affordable-contacts.info and http://www.affordable-colored-contacts.info websites providing information on contact lenses and eyewear.
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AMARILLO — A contact lens business here has been shut down for failing to obtain proper permits. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has taken legal action to halt the practices of Manuel Sandoval, owner of Manny’s Place on East Amarillo Boulevard.
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Health ministry to search eye clinics over fraud (Daily Yomiuri Online)
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has decided to search about 60 ophthalmic clinics that specialize in examining patients interested in buying contact lenses, on suspicion of fraudulently claiming medical treatment fees under the public health insurance scheme, ministry sources said.
Source: www.yomiuri.co.jp

New contact lens could help diabetics (KING 5 Seattle)
Contact lenses correct vision problems and change the color of your eyes, but the next generation of lenses may be able to do much more — including checking blood sugar levels.
Source: www.king5.com

New-Generation Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses Can Alleviate Some Common Problems of Soft Contact Lens Wear, Study (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
While nearly 88 percent of all computer users will develop Computer Vision Syndrome at some time in their lives according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, a new nationwide study of Americans' attitudes and experiences with vision care reveals that contact lens wearers are more likely than non-wearers to experience at least one of the symptoms often associated with the
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