Contact lenses are an excellent alternative to glasses, which are certainly more cumbersome and, according to some people’s point of view, unsightly
Monthly or daily? Which of these two types of contact lenses would be preferable?
Because, if it is true that you want to focus on comfort, the range available is really wide. In any case, choosing what is right for you is not difficult, you just need to be aware of the differences that exist between the various types of products, so that you can find the solution that best suits your needs and the visual defects you suffer from.
Here is some information about it!
Common points
Both monthly and daily lenses are soft contact lenses, with all the advantages that come with them:
- They are gas permeable, so they allow for oxygen exchange between the eye and the outside world
- They are extremely comfortable and for the person will be like not even wearing them
- They adapt perfectly to the eye of the person and follow it in all its movements: for this reason, soft contact lenses are suitable for those who have a very active life, or for people who like to practice a lot of sport
Both types can be used to correct the most common vision defects.
The monthly
Monthly contact lenses can be worn for a specific period of time that is around four weeks, after which they must be replaced.
Easy to use, however, require a few more precautions than the daily ones: if the 24-hour solution does not imply any particular rule of maintenance, when the choice is monthly, it is essential to clean the contact lenses every night, always using specific solutions, and then store them in the appropriate lens case, covered by the liquid.
Another difference is the cost: on average, a pack of monthly contact lenses costs less than a pack of daily contact lenses.
The dailies
Daily contact lenses also have several advantages: they allow optimal quality and comfort of vision, as well as not requiring maintenance and the purchase of special fluids. In terms of hygiene and safety, they are preferable to monthly lenses: with careful maintenance before and after use, the risk of problems due to poor hygiene is almost zero.
People who suffer from “fat” lacrimation, a phenomenon that tends to make the lenses very dirty during use, can forget about maintenance, in fact, every day they can use a new pair of lenses.
You can also decide to stay long periods of time without wearing them, as they are stored in disposable blisters, while a pair of monthly, once removed from the box, must be thrown away after 30 days, regardless of whether it has been used or not.
However, daily contact lenses also have some disadvantages: as already mentioned, if they are used daily, their cost will become higher than the monthly ones.
Finally, if you suffer from dry eyes, the consumption of eye drops and artificial tears will be higher and you will get very little comfort in wearing them.
Beach and Pool Contact Lenses: Instructions for Use
The summer season is back and the call of the sea and the sun, these days, is definitely irresistible.
The heat and the high temperatures certainly tempt you to take a dip in the sea or spend a pleasant day in the pool, but what are the problems that those who wear contact lenses must face in these situations? Is it still possible to wear contact lenses or is it better to do without them?
The answer to the question is yes, you can continue to wear contact lenses even on the beach or while enjoying a relaxing swim in the pool, but only by respecting some precautions.
Due to their delicacy and purity, they are medical devices that need to be used in a clean environment at all times.
That is why this article represents a sort of vademecum regarding the main precautions to be observed by LAC wearers during the summer.
Contact Lenses at the Beach
Contact lenses and water, you know, do not get along very well, especially if the water in question is the salt water of the sea. There are, in fact, several issues to be addressed if you need to wear them on the beach.
First of all, it is essential to wear sunglasses, which represent an additional barrier for the eyes, protecting them from damage caused by sunlight. Precisely for this reason, at the beach it is also recommended the use of contact lenses with UV filter protection.
Another problem is related to the possible dehydration of the eyes, an effect in turn worsened by the presence of wind and saltiness. That is why it is strongly recommended to wear daily contact lenses, characterized by soft materials and a high water balance. Even contact with salt water can cause irritation and burning: it is therefore a good idea to have both a pair of replacement lenses and a bottle of artificial tears.
Even sand can cause some discomfort. It may happen that some grains get into the eye: in this case it is necessary to avoid rubbing the interested part in any way, running the risk of causing excoriations on the cornea. The best thing is to let our body react in an autonomous way by putting in place its own defense mechanisms: it will be the lacrimation to get the foreign body out.
Contact Lenses in Swimming Pool
In addition to exposure to sunlight, the main problem to be faced in the pool is represented by the chlorine that, if absorbed by the contact lens, is transmitted to the cornea creating irritation and giving way to possible conjunctivitis.
The first rule, in this circumstance, is to always use watertight goggles every time you dive and always wear daily disposable lenses.
Both at the beach and in the pool, our advice is always to consult with your doctor or your ophthalmologist, deciding with him the best solution to safeguard the health of your eyesight.