A First Guide to Wearing Contact Lenses

For anyone who has vision problems and does not like to wear glasses, contact lenses can be a great alternative. It doesn’t matter if you plan on wearing them every day or just occasionally, you’ll be able to find the perfect pair for you.

Why should you wear contact lenses?

Certain lifestyles don’t lend themselves well to wearing glasses or some people just don’t like the way they look. This is where contact lenses can help. This is why there are currently around four million people in the UK choosing to wear them instead of: glasses†

Despite this fact, there are still many people who have never tried to wear them because they think they are difficult or uncomfortable. What these people do understand is that technology has advanced and contact lenses are now not only convenient to use, but also comfortable to wear.

For example, there are disposable lenses that are thrown away every day, so that cleaning is no longer necessary. Another option is reusable contact lenses that can be used for infrequent use or when a person has complex vision problems. Both options are often worn. For more information about the correct handling and wearing of contact lenses, visit the Eye Health Central website and read their blog†

Does the material of the contact lenses matter?

While you may think that the contact lens material doesn’t matter, it certainly does. The main types of materials used today include hydrogel and silicone hydrogel. There are pros and cons to each of these two materials and which one you decide to use will depend on your own personal preference.

Being prone to tearing because it is a fragile material, hydrogel contact lenses are becoming less popular than silicone hydrogel lenses, which are not as susceptible to damage. Another advantage of silicone hydrogel contact lenses is that they work well to keep your eyes well hydrated at all times.

Varifocal contact lenses

Varifocal contact lenses give the wearer clear vision and eliminate the need for glasses or regular contact lenses. For everyone who thinks they need reading glasses in addition to contact lenses, then varifocal lenses may be what they need instead.

Tips for using contact lenses

Wearing contact lenses for the first time can be quite a daunting experience and to make this process a little easier it is helpful to follow these steps:

• Always wash your hands thoroughly before putting on and taking off your contact lenses.
• Change the case in which your contact lenses are kept regularly.
• Change the cleaning solution every day.

Doing these things can help keep your contact lenses clean so they’re comfortable to wear and less likely to cause discomfort or damage to your eyes.