Has the optometrist told you that you need eyeglasses but you don't really want to wear them? This is where the contact lens really shines. You can see better and still have beautiful eyes.
The Wear and Tear of Contact Lenses
Add to Your Beauty Even if You Need Eye Glasses
Many men and women wear contact lenses. Finally, there is a way for people who regularly wear eyeglasses to be free of the glasses and still see just as well, if not better
The Comfort of Contacts
There was a time contact lenses were hard and uncomfortable, often popping out unexpectedly and landing on the floor, much to the dismay of the wearer. But, times have changed. Contacts have become comfortable to wear, and available even as bifocals or for people with astigmatism.
Colored Contact Lenses
With modern technology, you can now even find colored contact lenses. This is excellent product for people who wish to see themselves with a different eye color than they were born with.
Getting colored contacts was sort of a craze for a while. People were changing their eye colors daily for a while. Companies were making some very unique colored contacts as well that some people absolutely loved. But, you don't have to be a wild and crazy girl to change your eye colour. Sensible colors are available too.
These contacts can be made for the wearer’s prescription just as regular contact lenses are.
An optometrist or ophthalmologist’s office provide contact lenses for eye patients. In order to save money, prescriptions can be taken to a Target or K-Mart store or, they can be ordered from one of many online suppliers.
Buying Contacts Online
Be sure to check carefully before ordering online, to make sure the supply house you ordered from is legitimate. The Better Business Bureau has a list of real companies, so you can check their website ( www.bbb.org ) before placing any online or telephone orders.
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Care and Cleaning of Contact Lenses
The contact lens wearer should be aware of some important things about contact lens use.
Contacts need to be cleaned with a cleaning solution, and should not be worn overnight. |
Possible Eye Problems with Contacts
The eye needs oxygen, so lenses should not be kept in the eye over an entire 24 hour period. Eyes that are deprived of oxygen for too long can get infected, and the vessels in the eye can swell for lack of oxygen.
This swelling can lead to permanent eye problems. So, be sure to clean the lenses regularly, and let the eye rest during sleep. Besides oxygen, the eye needs moisture.
Using Eye drops for Dryness
Modern contact lenses are designed to act like sponges, retaining essential moisture in the eye. Still, the contact lens wearer may experience dryness from staring at a computer screen, working in air conditioned places, or strain from reading.
There are many eye drop products that can help moisturize the eye while wearing contact lenses in these situations.
You'll find many different types of contact lenses in the marketplace.
Extended Wear Contacts
Extended wear lenses can be used for a long time with regular cleaning and daytime only use.
Cheap, Disposable Contact Lens
Disposable lenses are thinner and therefore more comfortable, but accumulate dirt particles quicker and tear more easily. They are designed to last for 2 weeks and then be replaced with a new, clean pair.
They are cheaper than extended wear, which need to be replaced every 3-6 months. The most recently developed lenses have very high water content, allowing for longer more comfortable wear. Still, cleaning is essential to avoid infection.
Eye and Lens Precautions
If your eyes do become very irritated or infected, give your eyes a few days to rest, and throw away your lenses to avoid re-infecting the eye.
It may be necessary to see your ophthalmologist for some antibiotic drops. Contact lenses can give you some freedom and are much more fun to wear, when done responsibly. Wear your new color contacts with responsibility and you may never wear eye glasses again!!
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Jean Pardue is a freelance article writer and can be contacted at speed-writer@hotmail.com .
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