When it comes to products for corrected vision, we have come a long way. From thick-framed glasses to rigid glass eye lenses to soft hydrogel silicone-based lenses, the journey of corrective eyewear has been one long exciting one. With so many options available in the market, it sometimes becomes a whole lot of confusing to decide which one will work best for you. So, here’s your guide to help you choose the right one.
Identification of your vision problem – Before buying any product, it’s always advisable to identify what needs to be catered to in that product. Get a prescription from your ophthalmologist first, and only then proceed further to get suitable lenses for eyes.
Recognizing
your needs – Before buying lenses, it’s absolutely necessary to
recognize your usage of it, if it will be daily or occasionally, and for how
many hours for that matter. Also, if you are aiming for a certain kind of look
with tinted lenses, you must think about which one will suit you better before
getting any made.
Understanding
your eyes well – Before you settle for any lenses, you must try out
various brands, to achieve a sense of comfort and recognize how sensitive your
eyes and how it responds to certain products.
Here’s
a rough outline of the products available in the market with their pros and
cons discussed to help you choose the right ones.
Soft
Contact Lenses – Composed of special plastic mixed with water, these
lenses are soft, comfortable, and provide oxygen in ample quantity to the eyes
to prevent its drying. Generally, the soft lenses are disposable ones i.e. they
can be disposed of after a single-use. They require very less cleaning and
almost no maintenance. You can have them made according to your requirements in
the prescription. The only thing that requires your attention is that it’s very
delicate, gets polluted with dirt or bacteria quite often, and tears off easily.
Coloured/Tinted
Lenses – Lenses are not just a means to correct your vision
but also a great fashion accessory that can accentuate your overall aesthetic.
So, if you feel like you want baby blue eyes or golden tiger ones or want to
really up to your game for a dres's party, contacts just might do the trick for you.
But never forget that at the end of the day, they are just medical devices and
require just as much attention as any other medical equipment would do. So sharing
them with anyone or wearing a dirty one or expired one is a big NO!
Rigid
Gas Permeable Lenses – As the name suggests, they are more rigid and are
stiffer than soft contact lenses. The polymer that they are made up of
enabling more inflow of oxygen and their rigid structure helps is correcting
astigmatism. Although they are a bit less comfortable but are more durable and
less fussy.
Bifocal
Lenses – Works similar to the bifocal glasses which treat
both far and near-sightedness, these lenses help you treat presbyopia and have
both your distance and near prescription in one lens.
These
are the various types of lenses to choose from based upon your needs. You can
have them made customized based upon your prescription and other requirements.
Do keep a check on their cleaning and maintenance no matter which type of
lenses you go for.
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