Most people today opt for monthly disposable contact lenses as against the rigid gas permeable lenses of the past.
They have a number of advantages of the gas permeable ones including comfort and cost effectiveness.
This is in addition to two more crucial factors - reduced lens care and decreased chances of infection.
These lenses are much thinner than the gas permeable ones and allow the eye to get more oxygen as well.
This means less fatigue and better sight for users.
The 1-3 month disposable lenses are also much more affordable as compared to daily disposable contact lenses.
If you plan to purchase monthly disposables you can try any one of three usage patterns.
If you opt for daily wear, the lenses can be worn for up to 8 hours a day after which they should be taken off especially before going to bed.
If you do not want the hassles of cleaning, removing and inserting the contacts, you could go in for a pair of extended or continuous wear contacts that can be worn continuously for the recommended period as specified by the manufacturer.
This is a boon for those who have irregular waking hours and sleep schedules.
The monthly disposable contact lenses can be used by just about anybody.
If you have near or far sightedness, you can opt for the correct lens power and buy a pair right off the shelf.
Newer varieties are also available for astigmatism that needs special custom made lenses.
If you have spectacles and need reading glasses as time goes by, you can also opt for the multifocal contact lenses that most manufacturers now produce.
You get great vision with long lasting comfort when you buy these lenses.
You can also do away with costly protein cleaning solutions as these lenses require only a basic level of care.