Why is it that disposable contact lenses are so comfortable? For starters, they're the most gas-permeable lenses on the market today. They are thinner lenses that are inexpensive to produce and incredibly gas-permeable. This thinness is both a benefit and drawback. From a cleaning perspective they are very fragile and prone to tear if rubbed too vigorously. From the perspective of sensitive eyes, disposable contact lenses are more comfortable than any other kind of contact.
Make no mistake, opting for higher quality lens costs more. But one option few people with sensitive eyes consider is disposable contact lenses. For people with sensitive eyes, the choice in contact lenses often boils down to choosing between cost and quality. Investing in a gas-permeable pair of contact lenses that delivers the optimum amount of oxygen and moisture to the eye costs significantly more than conventional soft contacts.
Disposable lenses have always been well received. Their convenience makes them very appealing and they are easy to comprehend. By that, I mean, people understand that they are meant to be thrown away. This means a fresh pair must be put on every day or so. This means sensitive eye are treated to moist, fresh lenses every day. This prevents a host of irritants, like protein and antigen build up, from affecting the eyes. As cleaning can be problematic in terms of keeping the lenses sterile, disposable lenses seem that much more attractive.
Don't be fooled. Though the initial cost of disposable contact lenses is approximately 20-40% more than conventional contacts, many people opt for the conventional lenses. The problem is the hidden costs involved with conventional lenses. The cost of cleaning solution, storage cases, enzymatic cleaners, and moistening drops add up, especially over a year. Disposable contacts, on the other hand, need no cleaners, no cases, nothing. You simply put them on and throw them away.
Of course, their disposable nature may make some more environmentally conscious consumers feel reluctant to buy them. To be sure the word disposable does not conjure green pastures and clean bodies of water. But it must be understood that since the introduction of silicone hydrogels in 1999, contact lenses have become extremely biodegradable. Again, the fragility and delicate nature of disposable lenses make them incredibly biodegradable. - 26706
Make no mistake, opting for higher quality lens costs more. But one option few people with sensitive eyes consider is disposable contact lenses. For people with sensitive eyes, the choice in contact lenses often boils down to choosing between cost and quality. Investing in a gas-permeable pair of contact lenses that delivers the optimum amount of oxygen and moisture to the eye costs significantly more than conventional soft contacts.
Disposable lenses have always been well received. Their convenience makes them very appealing and they are easy to comprehend. By that, I mean, people understand that they are meant to be thrown away. This means a fresh pair must be put on every day or so. This means sensitive eye are treated to moist, fresh lenses every day. This prevents a host of irritants, like protein and antigen build up, from affecting the eyes. As cleaning can be problematic in terms of keeping the lenses sterile, disposable lenses seem that much more attractive.
Don't be fooled. Though the initial cost of disposable contact lenses is approximately 20-40% more than conventional contacts, many people opt for the conventional lenses. The problem is the hidden costs involved with conventional lenses. The cost of cleaning solution, storage cases, enzymatic cleaners, and moistening drops add up, especially over a year. Disposable contacts, on the other hand, need no cleaners, no cases, nothing. You simply put them on and throw them away.
Of course, their disposable nature may make some more environmentally conscious consumers feel reluctant to buy them. To be sure the word disposable does not conjure green pastures and clean bodies of water. But it must be understood that since the introduction of silicone hydrogels in 1999, contact lenses have become extremely biodegradable. Again, the fragility and delicate nature of disposable lenses make them incredibly biodegradable. - 26706
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The initial cost of disposable contact lenses tends to be off-set by the cost of cleaning solutions, storage cases, and replacing damaged lenses.
