Advantages of Disposable Contact Lenses

Disposable contact lenses are essentially soft contact lenses that can be discarded after a period of use. These lenses were introduced to the vision correction market in the 1980’s and have since become the most popular lens choice amongst contact wearers today.

Disposable Contact lenses offer a host of advantages to those who rely on lenses for vision correction. Some of the more prominent advantages include convenience, reduced risk of infection and cost effectiveness.

Convenience – Disposable contacts are a convenient choice for lenses wearers because they lessen the amount of time needed to care for lenses and reduce (or eliminate) the need for several lens care products. Daily disposable lenses come sanitized in the package and can be worn straight from the box.

Reduced Risk of Infection – Given that disposable contact lenses are worn for a short duration of time then discarded, they acquire less protein build up. The lack of protein build up allows the maximum level of oxygen to reach the corneas, which aids in better eye health and eliminates the cause of most eye irritation for lenses wearers.

Cost Effectiveness – Since disposable lenses do not require a lengthy cleaning regime, wearers are able to save money that would normally be spent on cleaning and disinfecting products. Additionally, disposable lens are a great option for those who are prone to losing or tearing lenses since a replacement is readily available at no extra charge.

When there is a choice between traditional reusable soft lenses and disposable contacts, many wearers question whether they will receive the same quality of vision correction from the disposable lenses. The answer is yes; disposable lenses are in no way inferior to reusable lenses and will correct your vision just as well. Disposable lenses are available in a multitude of prescriptions to correct myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia.

Disposable Lens Care

Different types of disposable lenses are available, and they categorized by the frequency which they need to be replaced such as daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly. However some feel that lenses are only truly disposable if they need to be replaced every two weeks or sooner and that other lenses considered disposable are actually frequent replacement lens because they require more care.

Unless they are daily disposables or extended wear lenses, you will need to remove, clean and store the lenses each night. You should also be sure to follow the disposal schedule mandated by your eye care practitioner and the lens manufacturer; otherwise, the lenses will develop protein build up and you risk of infection will increase.

The many convenience and health advantages of disposable contact lenses make them a great choice for teenagers or contact lenses wearers who have a demanding schedule and cannot keep up with a structured cleaning regiment. If you already have your lens prescription and are ready to place an order, visit the Daily Disposable Contacts, 1-2 Week Disposable Contacts or Monthly Disposable Contacts category page. To more about your contact prescription take a look at Understanding Your Contact Lens Prescription.