| What you should know about contact lenses: | | | | can't see without your eye glasses, you may |
| | | | benefit from extended wear contact lenses. |
| Contacts are worn by many individuals very | | | | You are able to leave these contacts in while |
| day. They are very simple to apply to your | | | | you sleep and up to one week wear before |
| eye. You just have to place the contact | | | | having to change. |
| lenses directly onto the surface of your eye. | | | | |
| In the event you tried wearing contact lenses | | | | Gas Permeable: These contacts are specialized |
| in your past and was unsuccessful, technology | | | | by prescription. One would have to consult an |
| of advanced contact lenses has been improved | | | | eye doctor to see if one would qualify to |
| giving you a better chance in having a | | | | wear this brand of contact lens. |
| successful ability of wearing contacts now. | | | | |
| | | | Contacts for specific conditions: If you are |
| Types of contacts: | | | | one that suffers from astigmatism and were |
| | | | unable to wear contact lenses , technology |
| Disposable: Individuals wearing disposable | | | | has improved the chances of you wearing |
| contact lenses can throw them away after one | | | | contact lenses to correct your astigmatism. |
| single use. These contacts are found to be | | | | |
| amazing for the individuals with no time for | | | | Choosing your contacts: In choosing your |
| cleaning or caring of their contact lenses. | | | | contacts , you will have the help of your eye |
| | | | doctor. You will then be able to search all |
| Colored: There are a number of colored | | | | the options one may have available for the |
| contacts available. One may choose to wear | | | | individuals seeking to wear contact lenz and |
| colored contacts to change their eye color | | | | choose the type that fits your prescription |
| are on special occasions. There are many | | | | or lifestyle. |
| individuals that aren't happy with their eye | | | | |
| color and try colored contact lenses. Before | | | | Caring for your contacts: Once you receive |
| considering this , one should have an eye | | | | your contacts, it is important that you |
| exam and talk with their eye doctor . This | | | | follow the instructions for caring and |
| involves being able to care and clean for the | | | | cleaning your lenses. You will be shown the |
| contacts your are planning to wear. You would | | | | proper way to handle your contacts in a safe |
| be required to apply the same care to these | | | | and healthy fashion. This will include the |
| contacts as you would if you had to wear them | | | | names of products you may purchase to clean |
| for corrective vision. | | | | your contacts with. Cleaning is important in |
| | | | keeping your eyes healthy and clear of |
| Extended Wear: If you are one of those that | | | | infections. |