Contact faq

Frequently asked Questions:

Why should I wear a contact lens?
• Cosmetically better accepted than glasses.
• Better clarity of vision
• Wider field of vision
• Ideal for people with active life style
• Safer than glasses

Are there different types of contact lenses?
Contact lenses can be broadly classified into
• Soft Contact Lenses
• Disposable
• Cosmetic
• Toric (Astigmatic refractive error / cylindrical power)

What is the difference between a regular and disposable soft lens?
Disposable contact lenses are used only for a specified period of time, for example a week or a month. After this they are replaced by a new pair of lenses, which ensures better hygiene

DO'S AND DONT'S WITH YOUR CONTACT LENSES
DO'S
• Wash your hands with soap and water before touching your contact lenses.
• Clean your lenses in the advanced SINGLE bottle solution (This all-in -one solution can be used for soaking, rinsing and cleaning the contact lenses)
• Check your contact lenses for any dirt, dust or irritants before wearing.
• Can apply facial and eye make-up after putting your contact lenses.
• Clean your contact lens case regularly and change it as and when recommended by your practitioner.

DON'T'S
• Tap water to clean your contact lens.
• Never sleep with your contact lens.
• Never put any medicines in your eyes while wearing your contact lenses.
• Never boil your contact lenses.
• Never continue using contact lenses if you experience any pain or discomfort in your eyes. Seek the help of your eye specialist immediately.