Continuous wear contact lenses are a great alternative for people who cannot function without the aid of glasses or corrective lenses.
Surgery is not a viable option for everyone because it depends on their vision and health.
Also many people are afraid of surgery, cannot afford it or simply don't want to have it.
In this case, continuous wear contact lenses are a perfect fit.
Contact lenses have undergone major improvements in recent years, making them safer and more comfortable than ever.
Gone are the days where if you lost a contact it was expensive to replace and you had to wear your glasses until the replacement was delivered to the doctors office, usually taking days or weeks.
These days, lens are very affordable and they normally come in a box with a three month supply so there is no need to wait for a replacement.
You don't even have to get the lenses from the doctor.
Once you have your exam and prescription then you can purchase them anywhere.
There are different types of continuous wear contact lenses ensuring a good fit for most people.
They are meant to be worn for an extended period of time, normally for a month, but you can certainly take them out at any time if they do start to feel dirty or if something gets into your eye.
In this does occur, simply rinse them off with cleaning solution and either reinsert the lenses or let them soak overnight.
Since they are worn for a lengthy period of time, you will of course wear them while sleeping.
This is especially convenient for people with very poor vision allowing them to wake up in the middle of the night or in the morning and not have to fumble around to find their glasses or squint to see the clock.
With the traditional daily lenses, if you would fall asleep with the lenses in, then they would be hard and dry and possibly would rip if you tried to remove them.
Continuous wear contact lenses are a very practical choice for anyone with vision issues.
They are so safe and comfortable that you will forget you are even wearing them.