Choosing the Healthiest Contact Lens

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First of all, contact lenses are available in various types based on their usage period:

    Daily disposable,
    Weekly,
    Bi-weekly,
    Monthly daily wear,
    Monthly extended wear (day and night)

Do not confuse daily lenses with daily disposable lenses.

"Daily disposable" refers to lenses that are worn for a day and then discarded. Daily disposable contact lenses are single-use lenses that are removed and discarded at the end of each day. A new pair of lenses is used the next day.

Daily disposable lenses are healthier than daily lenses in terms of eye health.

The more frequently you change your contact lenses, the healthier and more comfortable your eyes will be. In contact lenses, the natural substances found in the eye, such as:

    Protein,
    Calcium,
    Lipids,

accumulate over time. This can make the eyes more susceptible to infections.

Although contact lenses can be cleaned, residues may still remain on the lenses despite cleaning, and they continue to accumulate over time.

CONTACT LENSES:

    Weekly lenses,
    Bi-weekly lenses,
    Monthly daily wear lenses (worn during the day and not at night),
    Monthly extended wear lenses,

as we mentioned, are available in various types, including daily disposable (lenses that are discarded at the end of the day).

Even with good cleaning, residues left on the lenses and the decreased oxygen permeability of the lenses make it not recommended to wear them at night.

We even recommend not wearing overnight lenses that are marketed as extended wear.

As doctors, we prefer daily disposable lenses because the more frequently they are changed, the less likely they are to negatively affect eye health.

Even in times when daily disposable lenses were not available, the one thing we knew for sure was that lenses should be changed frequently. If our patients experienced discomfort, we would recommend that they switch to a new pair of lenses.

Daily disposable lenses are more expensive than lenses that are worn for longer periods, but the cost is worth it for your health.

Daily disposable contact lenses made from silicone hydrogel material may seem expensive, but they offer significant benefits for eye health, along with comfort and good vision throughout the day.

In terms of cost, daily lenses are more affordable than most people expect. If an issue affecting your eye health arises, the cost, loss of work productivity, and any lingering effects after recovery could impact you for a lifetime.

A detailed eye examination is absolutely necessary before wearing contact lenses.

Corneal topography, determining the corneal diameter, and ensuring there are no conditions preventing you from wearing contact lenses (such as dry eye, corneal insufficiency, papillary reaction in the eyelid conjunctiva, hidden keratoconus, etc.) are very important.

It is healthier to obtain your contact lenses with a prescription from your eye doctor.

We encounter many irreversible problems in patients who claim to know their contact lens diameter and have been using lenses for years.

Contact lenses are a good alternative to glasses; they offer a wider field of vision and clearer vision compared to glasses.

But it is important to remember that contact lenses are ultimately a prosthetic device with a limited lifespan. Particles in your own tears can eventually damage contact lenses, and high oxygen permeability alone is not enough to protect your eyes. In cataract surgery, the intraocular lenses we place inside the eye remain there for life and are compatible with the tissue. However, contact lenses, as we have explained, are different and have a limited usage life.

In conclusion, contact lenses have disadvantages compared to glasses, such as the risk of infection, giant papillary conjunctivitis, and corneal insufficiency...

For this reason, we recommend that contact lens users have an annual examination to check for any damage to the cornea or eyelid conjunctiva due to contact lenses. Besides the annual check-up, we advise you to see an eye doctor at the slightest sign of trouble.

If you use contact lenses, make sure to prioritize expert advice when making your contact lens choice to make healthy decisions.

Wearing contact lenses does not prevent you from having laser surgery, as long as you use your contact lenses correctly and do not harm your eye health.

Stay healthy, and may your eyes always smile... ---