Your Daily Contact Lenses Guide

Contact lens technology has come a long way. In the earlier days of the contact lens, all brands were uncomfortable and could only be worn for a few hours. Wearers were also more susceptible to eye infections because the lenses would dry out quicker. Now, however, lenses can be worn for several hours at a time without the wearer even noticing that they are on.

There are even extended-wear lenses that can be worn at night. Yet, what is the healthiest alternative for the eye? With lenses on the cornea is exposed to less oxygen, which could make it more likely to get scratched or infected. Additionally, calcium deposits can build up on the lens, even if it is properly cleaned. This is why when it comes to contact lens wear, daily contact lenses are the best choice. Through daily contact lenses a wearer gives their eyes much needed rest during the night.

How do daily contacts work?

Daily contacts can be disposable or non-disposable. Just as the name suggests, daily contacts can be worn for several hours at a time throughout the day, but during the night they need to be removed. At this time they soak in solution. If they are disposable dailies, they would be discarded after about two weeks. Non-disposable dailies would get replaced after a few months.

Daily contacts are available for virtually any type of developmental visual problem. They can be clear or colorized. Colorized dailies can also come in plano variety, which means they offer no corrective benefits. This is perfect for individuals with normal vision who just want to change the color of their eyes. It is important to note that plano dailies need to be cared for in the same manner as prescriptive dailies. If not a person could still get a harmful eye infection.

Most brand name contact lens manufacturers carry daily contacts. One of the best is Acuvue’s disposable contact lenses. Their daily contacts have been shown to make vision better than 20/20 for 7 out of 10 of their customers. They also have a visibility tint to assist a wearer in putting the lens in their eye. An inside-out mark on the lens ensures that the lens is on the appropriate side once it is put in the eye. The downside is that these features are only available on their clear daily contacts, even though their colored contacts, already having a tint anyway, probably do not need these aides.

Daily contact lenses are a healthier alternative for the lens wearer. Granted, for people who do not like having to constantly insert and remove their lenses, daily contact lenses may not work for them.

Health-wise, however, they should get used to the inconvenience. In fact, even contact lenses designated as extended wear should not be worn 100% of the time, as they should occasionally be taken out and cleaned as well. Extended wear lenses also tend to be more expensive than daily contact lenses. So, why bother paying the extra money? Daily contact lenses can take care of most people’s visual needs while maintaining optimal eye health.

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