Whether either your eyesight recently started to blur or you’re tired of the inconvenience of constantly wearing eyeglasses, or you simply want a new color shade for your eyes, then it’s time for you to consider getting Acuvue contact lenses.
But before getting a new pair of contact lenses, it is advisable that you visit an optometrist and get a prescription. Hence the you can be sure that the contacts will not worsen or cause permanent damage to your vision.
Acuvue contact lenses are manufactured by the Johnson & Johnson Vision Care company, a trusted company when it comes to eye care products. Acuvue contact lenses are the first reliable disposable contact lenses that can last being worn for up to a week. In addition, all Acuvue contact lenses are made with the optimum ultraviolet ray protection.
Acuvue contact lenses are prescribed for daily use and for vision correction. Daily usage contacts are made of soft materials that are made of 79% water content. They are easy to wear and are very comfortable on your eye even for first time wearers. Other contacts are made of the Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) material. This type of contact lens is more durable and are designed for long lasting usage. And although RGP contacts take time to get used to using, they are resistant to dust and grime build ups between your eye and your contact lens.
The time frame for wearing Acuvue contact lenses depends on your needs and the replacement schedule of your prescribed contacts. Acuvue contact lenses offer different replacement time frames such as 1) daily disposables, 2) extended wear disposable contacts which last from one week to one month, and 3) frequently replacement contacts which can last from one month and longer. At this time, the innovative trend is to use continuous wear contacts. These are made up of materials which permit the passage of oxygen to avoid cataracts developing. Hence this type of contact lens can be worn even when you’re asleep guaranteeing both your convenience and safety.
For general maintenance of your Acuvue contact lenses, make sure your hands are clean when putting in your contacts. Remember that you are dealing with a sensitive organ so it’s important to wash your hands first.
For first time wearers, start wearing your contact lenses gradually. This means that you should start wearing them for couple of hours in the first day and subsequently increase it to twelve hours and more in the succeeding days. This will condition your eyes to density changes and to the feel of wearing them. Also, store your contact lenses in their specialized containers with special contact lens solution to assure their safety and extending their life as long as possible. Everyday, you will have to change the solution you’ve used the previous day. When experiencing eye irritations or possible infections, do not use your contact lenses, otherwise this will aggravate the discomfort and any possible infections. These basic hygiene measures for your contact lenses should be followed for absolute healthy eye care.
Acuvue manufacturer’s goal is to provide excellent eye care and comfort to all contact lens wearers. Thus, they advise patients to follow their doctor’s instructions on wearing usage schedule, replacement schedule, care regimen and related precautions. And before replacing your contact lens wearing schedule, discuss it first with your eye specialist. It’s good to familiarize yourself with the various risks and benefits that you may realize.
With Acuvue contact lenses, you can be sure to have crystal clear vision even in the most challenging situations.