Contact Lens Clinic
Soft Lenses: As the name suggests, they have a smooth surface and are made up of sophisticated polymers with about 65.70% water and very comfortable for wearing. These are available for astigmatism as Soft-Toric contact lenses.
Hard Lenses: Those are made up of a material called PMMA. They are used in special situation.
RGP Lenses: They are Rigid Gas Permeable lenses. They look like hard lenses but are made of material that allow oxygen to go from tear film to cornea for its nourishment.
Rose K2 Lenses: These are specially designed lenses to correct the high astigmatism present in patients with ‘Keratoconus’, a condition where the cornea becomes cone shaped. These lenses are customized, multi-curved made according to corneal shape and sometimes only option for Keratoconus eye.
When to Avoid Lenses?
While contact lenses offer convenience and clear vision for many individuals, certain conditions and situations warrant caution. It is essential to be mindful of specific circumstances that may pose risks or discomfort for contact lens wearers. In order to maintain optimal eye health, it is advisable to avoid contact lenses if you are:
- Having frequent eye infections.
- Having severe allergies.
- Resistant to dry eye treatment.
- Working in dusty environment.
- Not able to handle and take care of contact lenses.
- Avoid during swimming or having saunas.
- Discontinue lens wear if you experience persistent discomfort, redness or blurred vision and consult your contact lens consultant.
