Contact lenses are a convenient way to help correct vision. They are thin glass or plastic discs that sit on an individual’s eyes. Formerly, there were two main types of contact lenses, namely hard and soft. But these days there are many types of lenses, depending on the materials they are made of. 

Disposable lenses are best to use during the day or during the night when you are awake. Once you remove them, you can dispose of them. However, you can still reuse them but only for a certain period. For most people, using disposable contact lenses is better than regular ones. Some of the main reasons for this include:


 

• Health Benefits

Regular contact lenses tend to feel uncomfortable when a user wears them for too long. The lipids, proteins, and calcium in the eyes contribute to making the prolonged experience uncomfortable. These substances leave deposits on the lenses, making reusing contacts unhealthy. The buildup of the deposits also increases your risk of contracting eye infections. 

The deposits can cause allergens to cling onto your eyes even after cleaning the regular contact lenses. For this reason, disposable lenses are a great option. They are a sanitary option every time you require visual assistance.


 

• Comfort

Daily disposable contact lenses are made of comfortable materials. Some consist of materials that keep your eyes healthy by letting in additional oxygen. More oxygen to your cornea increases comfort to your eyes. Apart from increasing hydration, lenses made of silicone hydrogel are also easy to handle. Daily disposable contacts are also easy to adapt to compared to regular contact lenses.


 

• Cleanliness

Many regular contact lens wearers often forget to clean their lenses. Not cleaning them can cause dirt and other harmful substances to attach to the lenses. This can lead to bacteria taking residence in your cornea and result in an infection. They can cause eye conditions that may result in blindness if not treated. For this reason, it is best to opt for daily disposable contacts. They are sterile and reduce the risk of infections.


 

• Convenience

Daily disposable lenses eliminate the need for daily cleaning or purchasing solutions. All you need to do is remove them the day before you sleep. The next day all you need to do is unseal a fresh, clean pair. Disposable contacts are ideal for anyone with a busy lifestyle. You can switch between them and glasses whenever you need to do so.


 

• Better Vision

Daily contacts allow more oxygen and hydration to reach the wearer's eyes. This makes them ideal as they do not block vision as a result of fogging. Some regular contact lenses do so when the weather is rainy or cold.


 

• Cost

Daily disposable contacts are cheaper than regular contacts. They cost less because they only need to correct vision for one day. In addition, you save more in the long run since the lenses do not require lens care products. The contacts also come in a range of designs and colors, so you can choose the ones you want.

For more information on contact lenses, visit Wear Eyewear at our offices in Chicago or Orland Park, Illinois. You can call (312) 626-0036 or (708) 349-9327 today to schedule an appointment.