A large percentage of the population requires some form of vision correction to see clearly. In fact, children and young adults are increasingly being afflicted with myopia or short-sightedness. While prescription glasses are quite common, contact lenses too are being widely used for vision correction by people with refractive errors like myopia.
Contact lenses are a great alternative for those who do not want to be stuck wearing eyeglasses all the time. While eyeglasses look stylish and are a very functional and practical choice, we might sometimes like the option of contact lenses, especially for special occasions.
Contact lenses allow us to wear sunglasses when we step out during the day, and they also give us the freedom to experiment with different looks and widen our options when it comes to trying out different types of attire, hairstyles and makeup, as compared to when we are wearing eyeglasses.
There are many lens options out there to choose from. Let’s see how you can choose the one that would work best for you.
Main types of contact lenses
The main types of contact lenses are daily wear, monthly wear, and long-term wear. Also, based on the make and material, there are soft contact lenses, rigid gas permeable ones, and hybrid contact lenses.
Commonly, people use soft contact lenses for daily, monthly, or extended wear as these are soft and comfortable, allowing oxygen to pass through and preventing dry eyes.
Pros and cons of daily-wear contact lenses
Daily-wear contact lenses are meant for single-use wear. Like the name suggests, you remove and dispose of the lens at the end of the day.
The pros are that these lenses don’t need to be stored or cleaned. They eliminate the hassle of contact lens maintenance and hygiene routine which is a paramount requirement for contact lens usage. They also greatly reduce the risk of any eye infection that can be caused by repeated use of unclean lenses.
The cons are that daily disposable lenses usually turn out to be more expensive compared to monthly ones. They are also not very environment friendly.
Find out if you need vision correction by visiting your nearest Courts Optical eye care store for vision screening in Jamaica.
Pros and cons of monthly-wear contact lenses
Monthly contact lenses can be worn repeatedly for up to a month before they need to be replaced with a new pair.
The pros of monthly contact lenses include the reusability feature. Since the lenses can be used over and over again for up to 30 days, it usually works out to be more cost-effective compared to single use contact lenses. This also saves you the hassle of having to frequently buy new pairs of lenses to replace the old ones.
The con here is that monthly lenses require daily cleaning and proper storage and maintenance. You need to ensure that you correctly follow lens care and hygiene practices to avoid infections. This includes,
- Washing your hands properly before handling your lenses
- Cleaning your lenses with lens solution from a trusted company
- Storing your lenses in fresh lens solution after every use
- Washing your lens case thoroughly
- Replacing your lens case frequently
Learn more about contact lens FAQs.
If you’re wondering which contact lens type to get, ask yourself if you’re an occasional or regular user. If you plan on wearing lenses everyday, the monthly ones are probably a better fit. If you choose monthly contacts, ask your optometrist for best hygiene practices to ensure you can use them in a clean, safe manner. However, if you prefer eyeglasses for vision correction and want to wear contact lenses on special occasions, the single-use daily disposable lenses are the way to go.
Visit your nearest Courts Optical eyewear store in Jamaica for contact lenses, prescription glasses, stylish eyeglass frames and designer sunglasses from popular brands including Ray-Ban, Ann Taylor, Argos, Armani Exchange, Christies, Converse, Michael Kors, New Balance, Oakley, Pepe Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger, Toscana, Vera Wang and more.
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