CONTACT LENSES

Contact lenses are used very commonly today as an alternative to wearing glasses.  Contact lenses are thin discs, made of plastic,  placed on the cornea of the eye.  Unlike before, there are many different types of lenses available today, from soft contact lenses, soft disposable lenses, rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, as well as cosmetic lenses.

Contact lens prescriptions are not the same as prescriptions for glasses, as other than specifications for vision correction, there is also a need for specific curvatures and diameters to be measured for contact lenses.  Hence, having contact lenses fitted by a qualified optometrist is essential.

If you are prone to frequent eye infections or have sensitive eyes (allergic conjunctivitis), wearing contact lenses may not be for you.  Contact lenses are also fairly small, and require some dexterity to handle them.  If you think you may have difficulty handling them, contact lenses may not be a suitable option.

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