Contact Lenses are a great alternative to wearing spectacles. They provide numerous benefits which include improved vision, cosmetically appealing, and eliminate nose and ear discomfort. Contact lenses are available in daily, fortnightly and monthly wear options.
Daily Contact Lenses are becoming the most popular option within the contact lens range. They are so easy to use, don’t require any cleaning or storage, and are just thrown away at the end of the day. A significant increase into the research and development of daily disposable contact lenses over the past decade has seen a large increase in the number of products available. This has also resulted in a considerable decrease in the cost of daily contact lenses. Normally targeted towards the social or occasional wearer a substantial price drop has enable the regular wearer to enjoy the advantages of the daily lens. The lenses are generally thinner and therefore more comfortable. To see the full range of daily disposable contact lenses visit our partners at lens.com here.
Fortnightly Contact Lenses don’t have as many options as the daily and monthly lenses. The lenses in the range are however great lenses with very satisfied wearers. These lenses are targeted towards patients who have issues with monthly contact lenses drying out or becoming uncomfortable before the 30 days of use. Solution cleaning products are required to clean and store the lenses. Find out more about the fortnightly contact lenses here.
Monthly Contact lenses can be worn for 30 days so are designed for the regular wearer. They generally have the best material for oxygen transmission and the best coatings for comfort. Monthly lenses are the most cost effective option in contact lens wear. They do require cleaning and storing on a daily basis, however in some situations patients may be able to wear monthly lenses as an extended wear option where they sleep in the lenses for a number of days. You should speak to your Optometrist before doing this as it does increase the risk of infection and complications significantly. You can order your monthly contact lenses here.
Contact lenses are an Optical device which is placed onto the surface of the eye. There is a risk of infection and potential sight threatening issues if contact lenses aren’t worn in the appropriate manner. It is always recommended to see your Optometrist to ensure you are aware of the risks and know how to appropriately use contact lenses.