One of the lesser well known types of lenses are the gas permeable lenses. These are the most durable of lenses and also come under the name of rigid gas permeable, or oxygen permeable lenses.

Quite often people confuse these lenses with the old fashioned ‘hard’ lenses. These are now obsolete, but the gas permeable have taken their place and are far more reliable. The reason for the confusion is due to the ridged feel of the lenses that make some feel it is a hard lens.

The main reason why these lenses are not the most common is due to the fact that you will have to adapt to the lens far more than you do with a softer lens. Soft lenses are almost instantly comfortable, whereas gas permeable are not. But with time, they become comfortable and ultimately become more reliable.

One of the biggest advantages of going with this type of lens is it’s firmness. This eliminates the change of shape when you blink. Therefore you will have crisp vision straight away after the eyelids have been down. Soft lenses do not allow this. Gas permeable lenses are extremely durable and are hard to tear or rip. So with a little TLC you may find you can keep the same lenses for years if your prescription does not change.

However like anything, they do have their down sides. If you do not wear them regularly you will find them increasingly uncomfortable. Your eyes will only adapt to them if you wear them at least every other day. This is not practical for some people. You will also have to take special care of them. They are designed to last years, but only if you clean them and care for them. For some people this is a nuisance as their day to day lives do not allow time for such care.

So if you an avid lenses wearer then these lenses are for you. But do your research well before you buy.

In this fast and modern world contact lenses are replacing spectacles at the same time gaining popularity as an added beauty product.

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But people are not much aware of the instructions to be followed while using contact lenses. Nor they properly followed the right procedures to wear the lenses.

Oculist and opticians can give you the right information. Here are answers of some simple question for those who do not know how to move along with their new eyes.

Cleaning Solutions

Prior Information about the cleaning solutions recommended by your oculist is essential. Solutions available in the market are although harmless. But information about their chemical content and method how to use expiry dates etc. should be noticed.

Most of the solutions available in the market are no rub solutions. Before putting them on your lenses just rinse them once and use. They are the most effective and highly prescribed solutions currently. As they comply removes, dirt particles and bacteria from lenses surface.

Tips to follow;

• Rinse before inserting the lenses into solution Debris should be washed away from the surface of the lens.
• The whole bottle can be contaminated if the tip of the solution comes in touch with the contact lens or your eye.
• It’s essential to change the case after 2-3 months. Wash your case with soap and water, scrub with a new tooth brush. Warm water gives good washing. Air dry it, eyes are sensitive so hygiene is necessary.

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Preparation of Soft Lens:

Wash your hands before using your lenses. As most of the bacteria, dirt and germs are carried by unwashed hands. It’s good to create a healthy and sterile environment for your sensitive eyes. Check the lenses after washing your hands whether they are right or inverted. The proper way to place the lens on eye is inside out. But it feels uncomfortable and pops out at once, it’s very common and happens mostly. Following are the three steps to learn the proper way of placing contact lens with the correct side on eye ball.

1. The Taco Test: Can be checked by placing the contact lens in the crease of your hand slightly to the outer side of your palm. Close your palm and notice that the lens obtains the taco shape if correctly done. The corners of the lens will fair out, and lens will be folded against itself from middle. In case of inside out position.
2. The Code Words: are engraved on lenses by same wise manufacturers. if you have  a good near vision you read them easily for placing right side. Letters are at backside in inside out condition. So, supporting a more convenient use.
3. Bowl Technique: Place a lens on the tip of your finger. Observe closely that it forms bowl edges flair out when the lens is inside out. Flip it and check it again for the other side, be sure before placing on that you are wearing right side.

Don’t Forget!

To wash your hands properly with soap and water before checking out contact lens.

Remove all eye makeup, creams or lotions before placing lens. It’s better to do makeovers afterward. As it helps in keeping your lens wetter, cleaner for vision and hygienic for health of eyes.

Insertions of Lens

There are numerous ways or techniques of placing lenses correctly. We are here mentioning the most commonly used one. If you feel that you are following a better way, as it suits you go on with that one.

1. Pick up the lens with your Index finger.
2. Middle fingers of the same hand should be sued for holding lower lid of eye.
3. Hold the top lid with the other hand.
4. Make a large opening for your lens to touch the eye directly and smoothly without touching another surface around.
5. Calmly bring your index finger close to the eye ball. Softly place the lens over cornea. When you feel that corners are accurately attached. Release the lens from your finger.
6. Softly pull out your finger, close your eye slowly and pad your eyelid softly.
7. As gentle padding helps to remove air if any trapped under your lens. Repeat the same procedure successfully for the other eye.

Hopefully, this information will solve your problems related to the use and care of Contact lenses.

Acuvue is known for providing great comforts for its customers. The Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear is outstanding moisture which is rich in helping the skin softer and silk.

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It’s moisturizing properties layered from inside out of the Acucue Advance Contact Lens, which help in the process of creating silky, smooth and soft feel.

Once put it on, now enjoy for the rest of the day with its high end qualities.

Acuvue Advance is available in another form which is Toric Lens and is named as the Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism.

From the House of Johnson & Johnson, the Acuvue 2 is known to be the improved when it comes to comfort and ease. It comes in a packing for two weeks, one of every day. The Acuvue 2 brings brilliant hallucinating clearness.

Whenever you are in need good quality, precise and comfort, the Acuvue products, Acuvue Advance and Acuvue contact lenses should be your choice.

These lenses are number one in the world and prescribed majorly by the doctors. Due to its quality control systems and process of manufacturing, gives a healthy feel and been made on the advanced technologies. Even the shippers take its full guarantee for its freshness, when ordered online. The Acuvue contact lenses check and verified at several stags during the manufacturing process, and still are available in affordable prices. It is very easy to order these products online.

There are many things you should know about laser eye surgery. Many consider it 100% safe, but it is important to remember that there is always a certain chance of risk, as with any other surgical procedure. Most patients generally get a 20/40 vision, and do not need to wear glasses anymore after surgery, but certain issues should still be taken into account, before one decides on a laser eye surgery. It is definitely a very advanced procedure, and aims to correct the problems of vision. In the procedure, light rays are refracted or bent by the cornea, so as to direct them on the retina. Any person thinking of going in for laser eye surgery should be informed about the procedure, the benefits and risks, and of course – choosing a reliable and suitable eye surgeon is a must. It’s always important to remember that just as with any other surgery, there are certain complications that may occur, so it is always better to be informed and then make a decision. In fact, one possible adverse effect of laser eye surgery is the ability to see distanced objects clearly, but see up-close objects as blurry.

With laser eye surgery, there is always the risk of losing sight eventually, so it is essential to remember that the procedure is irreversible. Once you go in for it, there is no looking back. Sometimes, there is a possibility of the flap getting dislocated right after the surgery, so it is important for the patient to sleep, this prevents any dislocation. Your surgeon would be explaining the risks and the benefits of laser eye surgery to you, and would also tell you about any complications that might occur. Do remember to do your research, so that you know exactly what you are getting into. If your surgeon is evasive, or does not answer your questions properly, take that as a warning sign, and set about getting a new doctor. Do make a good choice of an eye surgeon, go by recommendations and experience.

The great thing about laser eye surgery is that it drastically reduces the need for glasses or contact lenses. The procedure itself is quite expensive, so take a good look at the insurance you have, and your cover plans. Severe side effects like losing vision completely are rare, though it is always advisable to be informed, because both the PRK and the Lasik procedures have a few risks.

0.1% of those who go in for PRK procedure have corneal infection, and less than that in the case of Lasik. If you are one of those, be prepared to have some discomfort and experience delayed healing, but long-term effects are not usual. Another possible side-effect is under correction, or over correction. It is impossible for the surgeon to predict with 100% certainty how your eyes would be responding to the procedure, so it might still be necessary to wear glasses or contact lenses, even post-surgery. However, some do choose to go in for more surgical procedures, to bring about an improvement in results.

The recovering process after a PRK procedure has corneal haze – which is actually quite normal, and does not affect the final vision in the long term. Sometimes, though, there might be an interference with the vision. Another side-effect which is sometimes possible is regression, that means the surgery does not work and the state of the eye becomes the same as before the surgery, within a month. In these cases, another surgical procedure must be carried out to correct this.