Contact Lenses - All the Benefits in One Lens
Let's talk about the benefits of contact lenses
One of the best inventions in the field of optics is contact lenses, and with them comes comfort and style!
The size of the lenses allows us to put them in our pocket, they don't fog up, they're gentle and don't weigh down on the eyes, but more than that, they don't weigh down on our face (nose) like prescription glasses.
Contact lenses also make things easier for people among us who don't like wearing glasses for various reasons and offer them an almost invisible alternative.
In some cases, the lenses also provide medical assistance to people who need it (such as protection for the cornea, for example).
Beyond that, they have become a fashion item that allows us to change our eye color whenever we want, and during Purim we can even change the appearance of our pupil shape.
Types of contact lenses? There are definitely several types of lenses, each serving us for a different purpose,
some are suitable for daily use and some are intended for monthly use.
Vision Contact Lenses -
Designed to improve vision, they serve as a substitute for prescription glasses for those whose vision has deteriorated and who don't want to wear glasses for any reason you can think of.
Colored Contact Lenses -
We all love our lives to be "colorful," so why not take advantage of that here too?
Contact lenses also allow us to add some color and decide what color our eyes will be today.
You can also combine them with prescription and use them as a colorful and beautiful vision aid.
Therapeutic Lenses -
We hope not to use these lenses, but in any case it's important to know they exist. Therapeutic lenses are designed to protect the cornea after injuries, including scleral contact lenses which are intended for treating disease conditions on the corneal surface.
Multifocal Lenses -
What characterizes them is the fact that they can be used for a wide range of vision distances simultaneously, so if you can't see far and also near... it's time to switch to multifocal!
Choosing lenses - it's not complicated
When planning to use contact lenses, it's important to examine several factors with ourselves. There is a wide variety created to meet different needs, so it's important to consider:
1. What is my need for contact lenses?
The lenses need to create a solution for the reason we decided to examine the matter, whether it's nearsightedness, farsightedness, just for beauty, or any other factor.
After you know the reason why you want or need lenses, go discover
about the different types and check what suits you.
2. Proper fitting:
The best fitting will be performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist who is qualified to do so. You should choose the most suitable lenses according to personal parameters (curvature, diameter, raw material) and the data provided by the professional.
Even if your need is just to add color sometimes, it's important to consult about this too to prevent situations of dryness or sensitivity in the eyes.
3 Tips and We're Done
- We highly recommend that you replace the lenses frequently to avoid infections that can develop over time.
- If you feel discomfort in your eyes during use, you should remove the lenses immediately and check what the cause is.
- If the lens doesn't provide the visual acuity you need, replace them and don't damage your eyes.
And in conclusion...
Take care of your eyes, and even if you use lenses, follow their usage instructions.
To get professional information and additional tips that will help you choose your lenses,
you can always visit our branch in Ashkelon and we promise to give you professional and generous service.
Optics in Ashkelon means Prizma Optic.
