Choosing the Right Contact Lenses for Your Lifestyle

Contact lenses can help you see better if you do not like glasses. But how can you decide which lens is best for you and your way of life when so many options are available? 
 

Main Types of Contact Lenses

• Soft Contact Lenses 

These let oxygen reach your cornea with their soft, flexible plastic. They feel good, fit well, and have different options for how long you wear them. They can correct astigmatism, presbyopia, nearsightedness, and other refractive abnormalities. You can also get soft contact lenses in different colors or shades to change or enhance your eye color. 
 

• Rigid Gas-permeable Contact Lenses 

These do not get dirty or wear out quickly. They give you sharp and clear vision, especially if you have high astigmatism or keratoconus. They also save you money as they last longer than soft contact lenses. But they take longer to get used to and may not feel as good as soft contact lenses. They can also easily fall out of your eye and need more attention and cleaning.
 

Here are some things to consider before getting your new contact lenses.
 

Your Prescription

Your prescription is the first thing you need to know. Your eye doctor will measure your eyes and pick the best lenses. Your prescription affects how many choices you have. For example, toric contact lenses can fix astigmatism, and multifocal contact lenses can improve your near and distant vision.
 

Your Eye Health

Your eye health is the second thing to consider. Some people’s eyes are dry, allergic, or have other problems that make contact lenses difficult to wear. If your eyes are dry, you may like soft, airy, and wet lenses to keep your eyes moist. If you have allergies, you may like daily disposable lenses to prevent irritation and infection from allergens and bacteria.
 

Your Lifestyle

How often do you want to wear contact lenses? How long do you want to wear them each day? What do you do with them? These questions can help you pick the best contact lenses. 
 

For example, if you wear contact lenses sometimes, you may like daily disposable contact lenses that are easy and clean. If you wear contact lenses daily, you may like monthly or biweekly disposable contact lenses that are cheaper and stronger. If you play sports or go outside, you may like contact lenses that protect your eyes from UV rays and let more oxygen in.
 

Your Preferences

Your preferences are the last thing to think about. Do you want a different eye color? Do you want to flaunt your eyes? Do you want to impress people with your eyes? If so, you may like colored contact lenses that can change your look. 
 

Colored contact lenses come in many colors and styles that can fit different skin tones and eye colors. You can also choose opaque or translucent colored contact lenses, depending on how strong or gentle you want the effect to be.
 

Conclusion

You can choose the right contact lenses for your lifestyle if you know what you want. By thinking about your prescription, eye health, lifestyle, and preferences, you can get the ideal contact lenses to make you see better and feel more confident.
 

For more on contact lenses, visit Blaine Family Eyecare + Optical at our Blaine, Minnesota office. Call (763) 717-0072 to schedule an appointment today.