When talking about fashion, we always focus on dress or
accessories. At present, besides the body, fashion is penetrating
little by little to your eyes and it is believed to be a new
upcoming trend.
To make your eyes be fashionable and charming, contact
lens seems to be a top choice since there are various types
and colors to choose to be yours.
Generally, we can classify contact lenses by considering
from material into 2 groups:
1.RGP CL (Rigid Gas Permeable): Rigid Gas
Permeable lenses are small, durable and slightly flexible
lenses that are custom designed as specification of your doctor
to fit your eyes. This lens is easy to wear and take off and
also provide sharp clear vision. The useful life is about
5-7 years.
2.SCL (Soft Contact Lens): Soft Contact
Lenses are made of Hema silicon which can make them softer
and more slightly flexible. Due to its thin size and material,
the wearer won't be irritated when blinking. Its useful life
is about 1-2 years.
Besides material, contact lenses can be classified by useful
life:
-Conventional: Its useful life is about 1-2 years.
-Disposable: There are both daily and monthly use. The
price depends on their quality, durability, design, useful
life and brand. The worldwide popular brands are Alcon, Baush
& Lomb, Cibi Vision, Duna and Johnson & Johnson. Generally,
the price starts at 13.75USD/box (there are 6 lenses / box).
Everything has 2 sides, both positive and negative, including
contact lenses. These are not suitable for all users, for
diabetes, hypertension, allergy and sinus patients, wearing
contact lenses should be avoided because these will irritate
their eyes.
To find interesting tips about how to wear and keep contact
lenses, please visit Tip & Technique column.
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