The Best Choice: Disposable Contact Lens

Twenty years ago when the disposable contact lens was introduced, this type of lens hit with the masses. This is because they have been found to be both convenient and safe among all types of lenses available in the market from that time through today.


A Definition of Disposable Contact Lens

This type of lens, as the name implies are contacts which are disposed of at regular intervals and replaced with a fresh pair. There are four types of disposable contact lens, i.e. daily disposable lenses, weekly disposable lenses, monthly/quarterly disposable lenses and six monthly disposable lenses. This means that the lenses in question need to replaced at periods mentioned here in order to enjoy their benefits optimally.

A word of warning here .– do not even use the disposable lenses (which ever type you use) above the period indicated in its usage instructions. Doing so would put in great danger of catching eye disease and even harming the lens of the eye. The disposable contact lens can get coated during the course of time with certain substances like calcium, protein and/or lipids which will make the lens uncomfortable.

People tend to confuse the meaning of replacing with wearing timetable; replacing means you will have to dispose of the present pair of disposable contact lens and buy another, while wearing timetable will give you the maximum time you can use the contact lens in your eyes at a stretch.


Care of Contact Lenses

Each set you buy will come with its usage instructions where it is clearly stated what is to be done to keep your lenses in peak condition. You should always follow the instructions without any deviation, as it could be very dangerous for your eyes not to do so.

In most cases you will need to clean your lenses every day. However, in case you find that you forgot to get your cleaner, you can sleep with your lenses on, so as to protect them for getting infected. However, this should be done as an exception and not as a rule.

Taking of the lenses will include cleaning it regularly, keeping it moist and storing it properly in its lens case. If there is any particular care to be effected, the instructions will definitely indicate it. This is why it is very important that you read the instruction from front to back and understand what is needed to keep your lenses in good condition.