Contact Lenses
What are the different types of Contact
Lenses?
Contact Lenses are an alternative to spectacles
and made of thin plastic material which are
placed in front of the cornea. They are
basically of two types :
- Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) are semi rigid
lenses which allow O2 to permeate through
them to the eye. They are easy to care for ,
durable and give good clarity of vision .
They are prescribed for all types of vision
correction .
- Soft lenses are made of water absorbing
plastics which make them membrane like for
maximum comfort .They are ideal for sports
since they cannot be easily dislodged from
the eye . Soft lens are available for
correction of all types refractive errors as
well as to suit different types lifestyle .
They are available in different colors , also
daily disposable , weekly disposable ,
monthly disposable.
Can anyone wear Contact Lenses?
Yes any one can wear
Contact Lenses .
Is there any disadvantage to wearing
Contact Lenses
?
The only disadvantage is that it may take
a week or two to getting used to wearing
them .
Are Contact Lenses safe to wear even for sport ?
Contact Lenses are extremely safe for sports .
Can eye makeup be worn with Contact
Lenses ?
Yes eye makeup can be worn with
Contact Lenses .
Can persons wearing bifocals wear Contact
Lenses?
Bifocal
Contact Lenses are available but are more
expensive .
Can Contact Lenses get lost in the eye or fall down
?
Contact Lenses cannot get lost in your eye. They may
slip out of place .You will be instructed
how to get them in place by closing your
eyes and gentling massaging the
Contact Lenses into
place.
How long will it take to get used to
Contact Lenses?
You will be instructed how to wear your
Contact Lenses, starting with a few hours a day and
increasing the time gradually. Usually it
takes a couple of weeks to get used to
wearing
Contact Lenses.
If found uncomfortable can the person
revert to spectacles?
Yes .The person can easily revert to
wearing spectacles in case he is just not
able to adjust to
Contact Lenses at all.
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