Types of Contact Lenses
Not sure what the different kinds of contact lenses are and what purpose they serve?
Generally, the most common categorization of contact lenses is by the replacement schedule, that is, how often you change your lenses. Older generation, conventional contact lenses usually follow a long replacement schedule of a year or more, whereas the new generation contact lenses are more frequently replaced. Nowadays, other things, like material of lens, are also important considerations in differentiating the contact lenses.
Here is a quick guide on contact lenses and how they can suit your needs.
Soft Disposable Contact Lenses |
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| Daily Disposables | Frequency of Replacement | Conventional Contact Lenses | ||||
| Bi-weekly Disposables | Monthly Disposables | |||||
| Replacement Schedule | 1 day | 14 days | 30-31 days | 365 days or more |
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| Flexible/ Part-time Wear |
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| Care Regimen | No cleaning required |
Simple disinfecting solution |
Simple disinfecting solution |
Rigourous disinfecting solution |
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| Material | Silicone Hydrogel and Hydrogel |
Silicone Hydrogel and Hydrogel |
Silicone Hydrogel and Hydrogel |
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| Comfort (Comfort over time, |
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*Based on INR 75 = 1 cup of coffee
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