Summary:
Have you joined the online migration to online optical solutions? Surveys show
that millions of people in the US and Canada are now buying their contact
lenses online.
Have you joined the online migration to online optical
solutions? Surveys show that millions of people in the US and Canada are now
buying their contact lenses online. Buying contact lenses online can be a cheap
alternative to the high street store. Is it safe? As long as you understand
your prescription and take due caution, it’s a perfectly viable solution to
your optical needs.
Of course, before you decide on getting lenses you’ll
have to go to an optician and have an eye test conducted. After a short discussion,
your optician will advise you on lifestyle appropriate lenses. The variety and
choice of contact lenses has expanded a lot. Thanks to modern technology and
continuing research, the standards and comfort factors have increased
dramatically.
Traditional
Contact Lenses
Most people are familiar with daily wear contact lenses,
traditionally the most cost effective form. They are worn during the day and
taken out at night. They must be cleaned and stored in disinfectant. Their
recommended lifespan varies between manufacturers.
Soft
and Hard Contact Lenses
It’s hardly surprising that soft contact lenses have
become so popular the world over. Soft-contact lenses are less intimidating.
They conform more pleasingly to the way our eyes are shaped. They’re particularly
useful for athletes and sports people. They provide effective corrections to
farsightedness, near-sightedness, blurred vision and age-associated eyesight
deterioration. Some people who are unsatisfied with the vision results of
soft-contact lenses opt for hard lenses.
Extended
Wear and Disposable Lenses
Some soft-contact lenses can be worn for extended periods
of time and can be worn while you sleep (although this is never really
recommended as it makes you more vulnerable to infection.) After intervals of a
few days they must be taken out, cleaned and disinfected.
For obvious reasons, daily disposable lenses are more
expensive. The advantages on the other hand include not having to clean them
every day and not having to buy lens solution.
Buying
Online