Why Disposable Contact Lenses?
Nearly 20 years ago, disposable contacts were introduced to the buying public. Disposable contacts are designed to be worn for a while and then disposed of. Today, disposable contacts are the most worn contacts of all. This is in part because of their convenience, affordability and the health benefits.
There are two types of disposable contact lenses. One type is known as frequent replacement lenses, which should be replaced every month. Disposable lenses need to be replaced every two weeks or earlier, one-day disposables can be worn for one day and then thrown away the next.
Disposable contact lenses are considered much more healthy because the longer that you keep contacts in your eyes, the more likely that substances like lipids, calcium and proteins will build up in the contact lenses. While these are natural substances that can be found in our tears, when they build up in our contact lenses, it can cause problems. These problems can lead to infection and discomfort. Cleaning your lenses can help to offset this, but disposable contact lenses make the process much easier because if you use one-day disposables, you don't ever have to worry about cleaning them, you can just throw them away.
One-day disposable contact lenses allow you to use lenses for one day and then throw them away. This allows you to not worry about cleaning your lenses and you don't have to worry about them getting dirty. There is no buildup so there is little chance for infection.
It has always been known that replacing your lens was a good thing. However, initially, contact lenses were much too expensive to purchase and throw away. Instead, contact cleaning solution was used to keep them clean. Later, contact lenses manufacturers were able to create quality contact lenses cheaper and in large quantities. This made it more feasible to replace them. Today, many disposable contacts lenses are made from special material, while others are made from the traditional material.
Disposable contacts are very affordable. In fact, for about $30 a month, you can wear disposables and you won't have to purchase any cleaning products. Most people can wear disposable contact lenses. However, to be sure, simply check with your eye doctor.
Disposable contact lenses were introduced about 20 years ago. Disposables are very convenient and help to protect the eyes from infection, due to the build up that can occur in conventional contact lenses. The lipids, protein and calcium that naturally occur in tears, can build up in the contact lenses and cause discomfort or infection. Most people will be able to wear disposable contacts. However, if you suffer from an astigmatism or need bifocals, you may need to purchase specialty lenses.