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Care required when switching to contacts

New designs on the market

Most people who wear
contact lenses do so for the

be worn for many hours
without irritating the cornea

feature is the ability of
oxygen and carbon dioxide

professional examining fee
and writes a prescription for

provided during
adaptation period.

the

cases) are included in the fee

quoted, and whether there is

sake of appearance, (the transparent membrane to pass through them, lenses that can usually be an additional charge “for
although in certain cases atthe frontoftheeye). Their allowing the cornea to filled anywhere. When comparing prices, adjustments during the
contact lenses also offer disadvantages, however are “breathe” and facilitating the Discount optical centers be sure to find out whether adaptation period. The
greater optical advantages pronounced: vision is flow of tears across the eye’s frequently offer a package of all essential accessories Better Business Bureau can
than does the wearing of frequently not as sharp as_ surface for lubrication. services for one relatively (cleaning solution, disin- supply reliablility reports on
conventional eyeglasses. with conventional glasses or Like soft lenses, however, ow price, relying onaheavy fectant apparatus, storage optical firms.
Generally, the person using hard lenses; they are easily they are easily damaged by volume of contact lens
contact lenses subjects damaged; they require vapor in the air — ranging wearers to provide the
himself or herself to con- extensive daily cleaning and _ from hairspray to pollution. margin of profit desired.
siderable cost and in- . disinfecting; they are ex- Pricing practices and Critics of such centers wam
convenience for the pensive because they have a_ services vary from one that errors occur more Jewellery
privilege — and may wind up __ relatively short life; and they dispenser to another. In frequently when . .
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The Better Business causing eye infections. fee covers the initial rushed; proponents counter
Bureau advises potential The newest type of examination, preparation of that services are comparable

contact lens owners to in-
vestigate carefully before
opting for this form of vision
correction.

The first step in the
selection process should be a
thorough examination by an

contact lenses on the market
is made of a gas-permeable
plastic combining the high
optical quality, durability

and ease of care of hard
lenses with the comfort of
Their unique

soft lenses.

the lenses, and follow-up
visits to check on the
patient’s adaptation to the
new contact lenses.

In other cases, a non-
dispensing optometrist or

since licensing requirements
are the same for all
examiners in a given locale.
Before dealing with a
discount dispenser, check to
see whether follow-up
services are conscientiously

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ophthalmologist (a physician
who not only detects vision
problems and_ prescribes
corrective lenses but also
treats eye diseases and
performs ocular surgery).

Some types of vision
problems, such as
astigmatism, do not lend
themselves readily to
correction by contact lenses,
and the potential wearer
should always ask an eyecare
professional whether they
are suitable for his or her
vision.

Contact lenses have been
around for about 40 years,
but only within the last 10
years has there been
Significant progress in
modifying their design. The
oldest type — and still the
preference of many eye
doctors — 1s the hard lens,
which offers good vision,
ease of care, durability, and
low cost. Its chef drawback
is us inflexibility, producing
discomfort for some
wearers.

The newest type 1s a
water-absorbing plastic lens,
bntthe when dry but soft and
phable when saturated with
water

More comfortable
hard lenses.

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THE EYES have it, when it comes to the careful handling of contact lenses.

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