When shopping for contact lenses, you need to find the lenses that are perfect for you. The first step is talking to the optometrist to discover the options available. An eye exam will determine your suitability for certain lenses.
 

Lenses that work for others may not be ideal for you. The best contacts for you will depend on your visual needs and other factors. Learn more about contact lenses and which option is right for you.
 

Types of Contact Lenses

Contact lenses offer a convenient way to treat vision problems. The thin lenses fit directly over the cornea, correcting the problem. Regular eye exams will help to determine your eye and vision health and ensure your prescription is up-to-date. Types of contact lenses include:
 

• Soft contact lenses.
• Rigid gas-permeable lenses.
• Bifocal contact lenses.
• Monovision lenses.
• Toric lenses.
• Orthokeratology lenses.

Contact Lens Options — Factors to Consider

When choosing contact lenses, consider factors such as:
 

• Your lens preference.
• Your vision or eye problem.
• Your lifestyle.
• How often you want to change the lenses.

Your optometrist will guide you to make the best choice, depending on your prescription, visual needs, eye condition, and preferences. Contact lens fitting will help to ensure the best fit.
 

The Lens Material

When choosing contact lenses, you should decide whether you prefer soft or hard lenses. The lens material will determine comfort. Soft lenses are the most popular choice for those looking for comfort.
 

They are difficult to dislodge, and you can wear them anywhere you go. Hard or rigid lenses take time to adjust to, but they usually result in better optical quality. They are also ideal for people with various eye or cornea conditions.
 

Duration of Wear

You can choose between daily disposable and extended-wear contact lenses. You can get daily use soft lenses that you wear all day and remove and clean at night. Daily disposable lenses do not require cleaning as you wear and dispose of them at the end of the day.
 

You can wear extended-wear contact lenses for a month, three months, or longer. When considering the duration, think about convenience, safety, and cost.
 

Your Prescription

When choosing lenses, you must consider your prescription. You should think about the lenses that best address your vision issues. If you are nearsighted or farsighted, the doctor can prescribe multifocal or spherical lenses.
 

If you have astigmatism, toric lenses are the best option for you. If you have eye conditions such as dry eye or irregular corneas, consider getting gas-permeable rigid contacts. You can find lenses with special features to correct various eye conditions.
 

Added Features

If you are looking for contact lenses that will serve you well regardless of your environment, get transition lenses. The lenses help to prevent glare. They change depending on whether you are indoors or outdoors. They are ideal when you constantly work outdoors and do not want to carry sunglasses everywhere.
 

To determine the best contact lenses, schedule lens fitting. It will help you check issues such as comfort and how well you tolerate the lenses.
 

For more about contact lenses and which option is right for you, visit Advanced Eyecare Central Coast. Our office is in Pismo Beach, California. Call (805) 773-6000 to book an appointment today.