Tired of your prescription eyeglasses? Tired of taking care of your contact lenses? Have you thought about Lasik surgery, but worried about the risks? Well, there is another choice, extended wear contact lenses. Enjoy great vision without the hassle, approved by the FDA, these soft contact lenses can be worn both night and day continuously for 30 days without being removed.
Though the extended wear contact lenses were first introduced in the 1980’s, it wasn’t until the late 1990’s that silicone hydrogel was developed. This new material would allow five times more oxygen into the cornea. For the right candidate, this can produce excellent quality vision.
Unfortunately, your vision changes over time, or as we get older. With continuous wear contact lenses you prescription can easily be adjusted to sharpen your vision. Best of all, you don’t have the concerns about surgery or the need for lens care solution.
To safely wear any type of contact lenses follow these guidelines from the American Academy of Ophthalmology:
Get an eye exam from a licensed eye care professional such as an ophthalmologist — an eye medical doctor — who will measure each eye and talk to you about proper contact lens care.
Obtain a valid prescription that includes the brand name, lens measurements, and expiration date.
Purchase the colored contact lenses from an eye product retailer who asks for a prescription.
Follow the contact lens care directions for cleaning, disinfecting, and wearing the lenses.
Never share contact lenses with another person.
Get follow up exams with your eye care provider.
If you notice redness, swelling, excessive discharge, pain or discomfort from wearing contact lenses, remove the lenses and seek immediate medical attention from an ophthalmologist.
More than ever people in the Orlando/Lake Nona area are realizing the benefits of contact lenses. Globally, there are over 100 million contact wearers. They can correct most eye conditions, including Myopia (near-sightedness), Astigmatism, Hyperopia (far-sightedness) and even Presbyopia (age related reading problems). Proper care contact lenses is essential for healthy eyes.
Routine eye exams is an important step for healthy eye, especially if you wear contact lenses on a regular basis.