Bluffdale, Utah 9/25/2012 4:07:15 AM
News / Health & Wellness

The Many Benefits of Contact Lenses

Over 44 million people in the United States wear corrective lenses. While glasses are a common choice for many people who need vision correction, they have several disadvantages over disposable contact lenses. The following guide explores the many benefits of disposable contact lenses over traditional glasses. 

Contact lens technology has evolved in several exciting ways over the past few decades. In the past, contact lenses were often made from a hard, gas permeable material. While these lenses were effective at correcting one's vision, they were often very uncomfortable. In addition, the microscopic pores on permanent contact lenses could become a home to dangerous bacteria and other pathogens. If a gas permeable contact lens wasn't cleaned on a regular basis, an individual would be at an increased risk of an eye infection and many other problems.

In addition, gas permeable contact lenses could cause damage to the lens of the eye. If a gas permeable lens had a scratch or other imperfection, it could potentially scratch the surface of the eye. This could lead to serious vision problems in some people. 

While lots of people wear glasses, these are also a poor choice for many people. Traditional glasses are often delicate, inconvenient and ugly. In addition, regular glasses can make it challenging for an individual to engage in certain types of sports. For example, it's not possible to wear glasses during a game of football, soccer, tennis and many other sports. While getting hit by a ball in the face can be a painful experience with contact lenses, it will probably only result in a black eye. If an individual with glasses gets hit in the eye, he or she may end up with shards of glass embedded in the iris. This may result in a serious infection or blindness.

Contact lens technology has evolved in several significant ways over the past few decades. While gas permeable contacts required lots of maintenance for safe use, modern disposable contacts don't need any maintenance at all. Since disposable contacts are usually thrown out on a daily or weekly basis, there's less of a risk of a serious eye infection.

In addition, disposable soft contacts are more comfortable than hard gas permeable contacts. In many cases, hard gas permeable contacts could cause a small deformation of the eye. While this isn't harmful to one's health, it can cause a significant amount of discomfort. In addition, a small deformation of the eye can result in a significant distortion of one's vision. In many cases, this can cause a slight blurring effect on the edge of one's vision.

Soft disposable contact lenses are designed to conform to the shape of the eye. Since most disposable soft contacts are malleable, they usually cause less irritation than traditional glasses. In addition, disposable contacts can be worn for longer periods of time. For example, some types of disposable contacts are designed to remain in the eye for up to 30 days. This can be a fantastic way to avoid the headache and inconvenience of putting in contact lenses on a daily basis.

In addition, soft contact lenses provide more oxygen for the eye. Since the eye needs oxygen for good health, it's essential to make sure that one doesn't block it with a non-permeable lens. With soft contact lenses, it's possible to ensure that one's eyes remain in good health for a very long time.
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