Are you thinking of trying contact lenses?
With all the safe and convenient options available today, almost anyone can wear contacts.
Wearing contact lenses can be a great option for some people, especially those who have an active lifestyle.
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But itmay not work for everyone, and some find them cumbersome and enjoy the ease of wearing eyeglasses.
What Are Contact Lenses?
Most people are able to wear contacts.
A contact lens exam is meant specifically to fit you with contacts.
This jot down of exam is thorough and involves several steps.
You will have a vision examination, which will identify the amount of correction you need for each eye.
Your eyes will then be measured.
Your eye doctor will get precise measurements so your contacts will fit properly and comfortably in your eyes.
You will then be taught how to properly care for them, including cleaning and storing.
Warnings
Be aware that wearing contact lenses for a long period of time can be dangerous.
And they can lead to scarring of the cornea and loss of vision.
They are durable and last considerably longer than soft contact lenses.
Soft contacts are extremely thin and comfortable to wear.
They are made mostly of water and polymers in thesilicone and hydrogel family.
Contacts are not meant to be used in the shower or while swimming.
There is an organism in water that can cause an acanthamoeba infection and cause loss of vision.
Because of this, some practitioners do not recommend extended wear of contact lenses.
Daily Wear
Disposable contact lensesare worn for one day and then discarded.
Soft lenses are usually replaced on a regular basis.
RGP lenses may last for years with regular care.
Extended Wear
Extended wear lenses are worn overnight for one week and then replaced.
Overnight wear decreases the amount of oxygen available to the eye and increases the chance of infection.
A Word From Verywell
Contact lenses are medical devices that must be taken seriously.
Contact lens care requires meticulous cleanliness and adherence to the recommended timing of use.
For example, if you have disposable contact lenses, you mustreplace them on time.
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