Disposable Contact Lenses

If you are contemplating using disposable contact lenses, you are probably wondering about the benefits and disadvantages.

The following paragraphs will describe some of the advantages and disadvantages of different disposable contact lenses.

First, if you are the type of person who detests dealing with the constant care of your contact lenses, you are probably thinking of switching to disposable contact lenses.

Before you make a final decision, you should weigh the benefits of the two types of disposable contact lenses, extended wear disposable contact lenses and daily disposable contact lenses.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of disposable contact lenses.

By choosing the extended wear disposable contact lenses, you are able to wear the contacts for up to 30 days without taking them out for cleaning or storage, depending on which brand you buy.

The extended wear contact lenses are also less expensive than the daily disposable contact lenses.

But you are running a bigger risk of eye infections by choosing the extended wear disposable contact lenses, even with the highest quality extended wear lenses. Accumulated dust particles and protein deposits make the risk of infection higher.

If you chose to go with the daily disposable contact lenses, the disadvantage is that they are more expensive than the extended wear.

But with the daily disposable contact lenses, you are not only cutting the cost of cleaning and storing solutions, but you will be running less of a risk of eye infections.

There are no health disadvantages associated with daily disposable contact lenses. On the contrary, users have reported more comfort and clearer vision.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of disposable contact lenses, extended wear disposable contact lenses and daily disposable contact lenses. Daily disposable contact lenses are healthier for your eyes, and with this type of disposable contact lenses, you run less of a chance of getting an infection in your eyes.

With the extended wear disposable contact lenses, they are more convenient because you can wear them for extended periods of time before disposing them. They also cost less than the daily disposable contact lenses.

But if you select the extended wear disposable contact lenses, you will run more of a chance of getting eye infections.