Contact Lenses for Enhancement of Vision

If you are wondering whether you should opt for soft or hard contact lenses, then here is a chance for you to decipher your eye lens condition and purchase accordingly. Contact lenses have become tremendously versatile and you can select one that suits you best.

Soft Contact Lenses:

These are one of the most popular types of contact lenses worldwide and can be made use of in the correction of problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), Hyperopia (farsightedness), blurry vision and loss of vision due to old age. You can avail the following soft contact lenses in the market:

·        Daily wear contact lenses

These contact lenses can be worn daily and need to be regularly disinfected.

·        Extended Wear contact lenses

This kind of contact lens can be worn during sleep but you are required to maintain utmost hygiene standards in order to prevent eye infections.

·        Disposable contact lenses

These contact lenses need not be cleaned or disinfected; instead, they can be conveniently discarded after a certain span of time. 

Hard Contact Lenses:

These contact lenses are also known as rigid or gas permeable contact lenses and are a solution to most vision problems. These contact lenses are breathable and must be disinfected on a regular basis. They can last for up to three years if you are careful and diligently maintain hygiene. 

Specialized Contact Lenses:

Some of the most common specialized contact lenses for eye care are as follows:

·        Hybrid Contact Lenses

These lenses constitute of a gas-permeable centre, surrounded by a soft outer ring and are most useful for people who have issues such as an irregular corneal curvature.

·        Bifocal Contact Lenses

These lenses can correct myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism and vision losses related to old age.

·        Coloured/Tinted Lenses

Tinted contact lenses are made use of in order to help people who are suffering from colour blindness. These lenses enhance vision and are therapeutic in nature.