- Cost of Contact Lenses
- About contact lenses
- Wearing your lenses properly
- Adv / Disadvantages - Color Lenses
- Presbyopia
- All about Gas Permeable Lenses
- Soft contact lenses
- Toric lenses
- Coloured Contact Lenses
- Comparing Online Prices
- Expert Purchasing Contact Lenses Tips
- Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses
- Common Contact Lens Problems
- Contact lenses Vs. glasses
- How to Buy Contact Lenses Online
- www.lensway.co.uk
- www.thecontactlensshop.com
- www.yourlenses.co.uk
Soft contact lenses
Since the first time soft contact lenses were introduced, they have undergone a major change. Soft lenses are made from soft polymer plastic material with a small proportion of water, which allows oxygen to easily pass through to the cornea of the eye. The passage of oxygen keeps the eye healthy and able to breathe. The best part of the soft lenses is that they are soft and gel like and take the shape of the eye. Their ability to absorb and hold water enhances their comfort levels greatly.
There are two types of soft contact lenses - disposable and non-disposable varieties. The disposable contact lenses may be daily disposable, weekly disposable or monthly disposable. The non-disposable variety is typically used for a year or as prescribed by your eye doctor. Soft lenses are also available in color and can be used to change or enhance the color of they eyes. Read more on colored contact lenses.
Scientific innovation has also lead to the introduction of soft multi-focal contacts, best suited for people who spend long hours in front of a computer screen. While soft lenses have their advantages, they are less durable than hard lenses, and are likely to tear. They also require frequent replacement and should not be over used. Due to their absorption quality, they may absorb soap, oils and creams from the user’s hands, which can lead to eye infections.
However, soft lenses have gained tremendous popularity, as they are flexible and extremely comfortable to wear. There is a wide array of options available in soft lenses such as, extended wear, colored and disposable and they are easy to adapt to. They are also quite stable and stay in proper place even during rigorous physical activities, which is why they are also the preferred choice of sportspersons and athletes.
Soft contact lenses have revolutionized the contact lens industry with their high comfort levels, easy adaptability and affordability.