Disposable contact lenses are one of the most popular choices for vision correction today. As a comfortable and convenient alternative to older hard lenses and modern rigid gas permeable lenses, they offer excellent wearability for a wide range of users. Disposable lenses come in many different types, each designed to suit different vision needs and lifestyles. Below, our trusted Calgary eye care professionals provide a brief overview of some of the most common types of disposable contact lenses available today.
Bi-Weekly and Monthly Contact Lenses
Monthly and bi-weekly disposable contact lenses require more upkeep than daily disposables, requiring daily cleaning and storage in proper contact lens solution. They are, however, more economical overall, since less material goes into making them and you do not have to buy contact lenses as often. Additionally, monthly and bi-weekly contact lenses offer the possibility of extended wear, which allows up to 30 days of continuous day and night contact lens wear, without the necessity of taking them out.
Daily Disposables
Daily disposable contact lenses are an increasingly popular alternative to bi-weekly or monthly disposable contact lenses as they offer the same crystal clear vision, without the need to ensure proper storage and cleaning at the end of each day. They are also often a better option for patients with dry eyes. Daily disposables allow contact lens wearers the ability to simply throw away each day’s pair of contacts before bed, and open a brand new pair the very next day to enjoy the benefits and comfort of clean, clear, crisp contact lenses. Dangerous calcium or hairspray deposits, normally associated with bi-weekly and monthly contact lenses, are no longer an issue, and the chances of developing contact lens related eye infections, normally associated with monthly and bi-weekly contact lenses, become significantly reduced.