A First Timer’s Guide to Wearing Contact Lenses

For anyone that has problems with their vision and does not like wearing eyeglasses, then contact lenses can be a great alternative. No matter if you plan on wearing them every day or just occasionally, you will be able to find the perfect pair for you.

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Why should you wear contact lenses?

Certain lifestyles do not lend themselves well to the wearing of eyeglasses or some people simply do not like how they look. This is where contact lenses can help. This is why there are some four million people in the UK right now opting to wear them instead of eyeglasses.

Despite this fact, there are still lots of people who have never even tried wearing them due to the belief that they are difficult or uncomfortable. What these people do understand though is that the technology has advanced and contact lenses are now not only convenient to use but also comfortable to wear.

For instance, there are disposable lenses that are thrown away each day, thus removing the need to clean them. Another option is reusable contact lenses which can be used for infrequent use or when a person has complex vision problems. Both of these options are commonly worn. To learn more about handling and wearing contact lenses the correct way, then visit the Eye Health Central website and read their blog.

Does the contact lens material matter?

Although you may think that the contact lens material does not matter, it most definitely does. The main types of materials used nowadays include hydrogel and silicone hydrogel. There are pros and cons to each of these two materials and which one you decide to use very much comes down to your own personal preference.

Because it is prone to tearing due to it being a fragile material, hydrogel contact lenses are becoming increasingly less popular than silicone hydrogel ones, which are not so prone to damage. Another good thing about silicone hydrogel contact lenses is that they work well in keeping your eyes well hydrated at all times.

Varifocal contact lenses

Varifocal contact lenses provide the wearer with a clear vision, as well as remove the need to use glasses or regular contact lenses. For anyone that finds that they need reading glasses in addition to contact lenses, then varifocal lenses could be what they need to use instead.

Tips for using contact lenses

The first time that you wear contact lenses can be quite a daunting experience and so in order to make this process a little bit easier, it is beneficial to follow these steps:

Always wash your hands thoroughly prior to putting in and taking out your contact lenses.
Replace the case that your contact lenses are kept in regularly.
Change the cleaning solution each and every day.

Doing these things will help to ensure that your contact lenses are kept clean so they are comfortable to wear and less likely to cause discomfort or harm to your eyes.