Contact lenses come in a wide range of varieties. Most of the time, as the ophthalmologists explain, people don’t even know that there are various types of contacts and whether the one they are buying suits them or not. This article will give you some basic ideas on types of contact lenses and give you an idea of which type of contact lenses are ideal for you.

We will also be giving you some idea on how to safely buy contacts following a set of basic precautions. Let’s begin…

Contacts And Their Types

People need to make the first choice whether they want to buy a soft lens or a hard lens. But a study suggests that 9 out of 10 people don’t even know about this basic choice.

Most of the time, people choose to wear soft contact lenses not without even knowing. Hard lenses are suitable for people, especially those who have the astigmatism problem that is a medical condition in which protein deposits on the contact lenses causing damage to the contacts.

Daily Wear Contact Lenses

When it comes to buying your pair of contacts, this is probably the most inexpensive one. If you are using these types of contact lenses, you have to take them out at night before sleeping. Usually, you will need to change your contact lenses every few weeks or months, and this will be prescribed to you by the doctor. 

Extended Wearable Contact Lenses

These contacts can be worn overnight, and you don’t need to take them out even at night before going to sleep.

But they should be taken out at least once a week and cleaned correctly with only contact lenses cleaner and disinfectant. These contact lenses are not generally preferred by the experts as their overnight wear can cause less oxygen supply to the corneal arteries and lead to severe eye problems such as internal eye tissue damage.

Disposable Lenses

You need to dispose of these lenses daily, and it is generally a costlier option. Even the regular wear contacts are a type of disposable lenses, but they have a large span of around a few months.

Buying Contact Lenses And Ensuring Proper Handling Precautions

Contact lenses are usually not one but come in different varieties. They are portal eye lenses that come in direct contact with the cornea. Although some people wear them, they don’t know the basic tips on using their contact lenses and keeping proper care for them. Whether you are buying multifocal contact lenses or normal wearable ones, they should be bought only after careful consideration.

One should also mandatorily take permission from the doctor. Not even people can suit contacts on their eyes. If you are one of them, we recommend you buy normal lenses as wearing contact lenses on your eyes can cause severe side effects. These can include severe eye rashes, allergies, corneal infections, iris damage, soreness and swelling of the eyes, and myocardial infections.

Find out from the doctor whether you can suit contacts at all and if yes, then also find out which ones are appropriate for you. We have discussed the various contact lens types here. Understand that when you should take your contact lenses daily when not in use, especially when going to sleep.

On the other hand, contact lenses are also a costlier option not because they are expensive than a pair of regular glasses but because you has e to change them regularly. Avoid buying low-cost cheap cosmetic lenses. These are mostly harmful to the eyes and can even damage or blur your vision. Consult with the doctors and find a suitable brand, especially and well-known and renowned brand and don’t just buy one seeing its price tag.

Conclusion

It has to be said that it is very important to consider all the precautions and doctor guidelines when buying a pair of contacts in the end.