Contact Lenses are the latest rage today. They are an alternative to glasses. Invented more than 100 years ago, they were first made from glass and later hard plastic. Today, contact lenses are made from soft plastic Wearing contact lenses increases the confidence of the user to a great extent.
They are small, thin discs designed so that you can place them directly on the surface (cornea) of the eye.
Eye doctors, or other licensed eye care professionals most often prescribe contact lenses for vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and uneven focus (astigmatism).
Eye doctors may also prescribe them to treat certain eye conditions and diseases. For example, people who have had cataract surgery, and who did not receive lens implants, may use special contact lenses.
Points to be kept in mind before Switching from Glasses to Lenses
1. Learn the facts about contact lenses 2. Visit your eye doctorWhy Should I visit the Doctor??It is a must to visit a Doctor, if you want to use contact lenses because contact lenses are medical devices. It is necessary that they be properly fitted in the eye by an eye care professional.This is true even if you don’t wear glasses and just want to wear contacts to change your eye color.
Once the eye doctor checks your eyes to make sure it’s okay for you to wear contacts, then he or she can write you a prescription for contact lenses.Can anyone wear contact lenses? Not everyone who needs glasses wants to wear contacts, but nine out of 10 people who want to wear them can wear contacts. However, contact lenses may not be a good option for people who: – have had repeated eye infections
– suffer from severe allergic reactions
– have problems with eye lubrication
– are exposed to large amounts of dust, dirt or smoke
– have a specific vision problem or need special lenses
