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Buy contact lenses cheaply: Consumer tips
So-called soft contact lenses are made of silicone hydrogel. They can retain moisture and allow sufficient oxygen to pass through. Red eyes and excessive blinking are now a thing of the past. Additionally, the care of high-quality soft lenses is now less demanding than it was a few years ago. For more information on contact lenses, refer to our guide.
See well day and night – with silicone hydrogel contact lenses
Contact lenses are practical alternatives to glasses. Instead of correcting visual acuity in front of the eye, the round visual aid corrects it directly in the eye. A soft lens is made of silicone hydrogel and measures about 14 millimetres in diameter. For easier handling, contact lenses often have a slight blue tint. Initially, it may take a bit of courage to insert the lens into the eye. Removing it is often quicker. With a little practice, one gets used to handling the small visual aid. Individual products differ in terms of oxygen permeability, water content, and wearing duration. Some models can also be worn at night or continuously over a longer period.
Practical for occasional use: Daily lenses
Daily lenses require no cleaning or maintenance. A pack contains a specific number of individually packaged contact lenses. This option is practical if you only want to use the visual aid occasionally. However, there is nothing against the daily use of a disposable lens. Do keep in mind that these lenses are relatively expensive. Nevertheless, they are particularly well-suited for beginners. Before deciding on a daily lens, one should visit an optician who will measure the eyes. The specialist determines the extent of nearsightedness or farsightedness or whether one suffers from astigmatism. He also measures the eyes to find an optimally fitting contact lens.
Spherical and toric monthly lenses for an unobstructed view
Spherical contact lenses are used to correct farsightedness or nearsightedness. They are also available as practical monthly lenses. Toric lenses can also be replaced monthly. However, their function is slightly different, as they also correct astigmatism. For this, the lens must sit precisely. To ensure this, it is weighted at the bottom. Each type of monthly lens, as well as products that need to be replaced every 14 days, require daily care. After removal, you must briefly clean the lenses with a combination solution. Then, place the lens and solution in a special sealable container.
Coloured contact lenses with and without correction
Especially at Halloween, ghostly cat eyes or a blood-red glowing iris are very popular. Fun and coloured lenses make it easy to change eye colour. These lenses also require fitting by a professional. There are spherical coloured contact lenses, but no toric ones.
Tips for buying soft contact lenses
- New contact lenses should be carefully fitted in advance
- Pay attention to the dioptre specification in the positive or negative range
- Also remember to regularly purchase combination solution
- A high oxygen permeability increases wearing comfort and duration
- You should have your eyes checked by an optician every six months
