Lenses have firmly entered the everyday life of modern people with poor eyesight. Today, few people wear glasses for a completely understandable reason, which is the presence of a more convenient and comfortable counterpart, lenses. Now you no longer have to carry a case for glasses with you or experience inconvenience when wearing. There are no problems such as endless fogging of glasses due to temperature changes, the need to turn your head when you can just squint your eyes, a headache from the pressure of the temples when wearing glasses for a long time and constant concern about how not to forget them at a party.
Contact lenses allow you to wear additional fashion or sunglasses without diopters, which greatly simplifies the life of a person with poor eyesight. The benefits of contact lenses are undeniable, they improve the quality of life. Optical vision correctors are almost impossible to see unless it is someone who can recognize them.
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Lenses are divided into two categories according to their purpose: one-day lenses and long-term, usually monthly wear. The latter suggest a pair that is used for a month and does not replace. Such lenses dailytreated with a special solution and left overnight in a container for disinfection. A month later they are replaced with fresh ones.
Disposable lenses are distinguished by their lifespan. Such optical assistants are called dailies, which means "daily". They are convenient in that they do not need to be washed in a solution and disinfected in a container. Before going to bed, such products are removed and thrown away. Ophthalmologists recommend wearing dailies lenses, as they are the most hygienic and safe. There is no threat of infection, which can occur when wearing one pair of optical vision correctors for a long time.
Benefits of dailies contact lenses
Contact lenses for one-day use have their advantages, which are not characteristic of long-wear products. Among them are:
- Comfort with increased dryness of the eyes (this problem is common, for example, for people with astigmatism and hypersensitivity of the cornea).
- No daily lens care required, freeing you from buying a solution and having a container.
- Hygiene (a fresh pair is worn every day).
- Maximum hydration of the mucous membrane of the eye during the day.
- Thin, soft and comfortable for quick on and off.
dailies lenses allow you to travel without worrying about whether you will be able to perform your daily ritual of cleaning and disinfection in the evening. Clean hands are the only requirement for taking off and putting on optical assistants.
Lens Manufacturers
Among the world leaders in the production of contact lenses, the leading positions are occupied by:
- Johnson & Johnson.
- Ciba Vision.
- Bausch & Lomb.
These companies are world famous for their innovative products. They have won the trust of consumers. Contact lenses of both long-term and daily wear of these brands have taken a leading position in Russia. It is impossible to say unequivocally that one company and its products are better. Reviews of such products are based on personal experience and individual characteristics of the vision problem.
Each brand has its own manufacturing techniques and formulas. The only rule in using lenses of any brand, as already mentioned, is hand hygiene.
Dailies by Johnson & Johnson
Lenses of this brand are also divided into two groups: long-term and daily wear. The most popular, proven and reliable are the following series:
- 1 Day Acuvue.
- 1 Day Acuvue Moist.
These products have won positive reviews thanks to the technology to keep the eyes constantly moist while wearing. In addition to the material known in the production of etalficon, the composition includes a moisturizing component. It is located inside the lens and does not allow it to dry. This advantage allows the product to be prescribed to people who have problems with dry eyes. According to consumer reviews, the eyes really do not get tired and dry at the end of the day. Ophthalmologists recommend these series to those who are constantly in the office, whereunder the influence of the air conditioner, the humidity of the air often drops significantly.
Ciba Vision lenses
Dailies Aqua Comfort Plus (30) lenses are very popular with this brand. The company has developed a unique technology that allows you to moisten the lens when you blink. Every time a person blinks, components react on the surface of the Dailies AquaComfort Plus lens to maintain optimal moisture levels. This nuance is especially important for those who suffer from dry eyes, manifested as a result of astigmatism. Comfort when putting on and wearing is achieved due to the content of polyvinyl alcohol and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose in the composition.
Dailies AquaComfort Plus lenses have proven themselves only from the good side. According to user reviews, they do not dry the eyes during the day, they are easy to put on and take off. The only drawback can be considered their subtlety, but with the proper ability to handle such products, this drawback is not even noticed.
Dailies by Bausch & Lomb
The products of this company appeared in Russia a very long time ago. It is a reliable brand that constantly improves its products. One of the company's latest innovations is the Daily Disposable 90 daily lenses. This type of optical vision corrector differs from all others in its aspherical design. It allows you to exclude spherical aberrations, that is, visual acuity is maintained even in poor lighting conditions. Also Daily Disposable lenses haveantiglare effect. According to consumer reviews, they are very soft and comfortable to put on and wear. The eye does not dry out during the day, it does not water.
Daily Disposable lenses, according to ophthalmologists, are suitable for people with a rather sensitive cornea. Consumers identify this series as the best among the rest of the company's products.
When choosing lenses, ophthalmologists recommend paying attention, first of all, to the degree of moisture in the eyes during the day. If persistent dryness and redness are observed, it is necessary to notify your ophthalmologist about this. Always choose lenses with the help of a specialist. Only he will be able to correctly orient himself in the variety of assortment and assign the best option.
