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Extended Wear Contact Lenses
These can be worn for an extended period, including overnight. Ideal for people with unpredictable schedules but require regular eye doctor consultations.
Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lenses
Harder lenses that offer clear, crisp vision and correct most astigmatism. Ideal for those needing sharp vision and who don't mind a longer adaptation period.
Soft Contact Lenses
Made of soft, flexible plastics that allow oxygen to pass through to the cornea. Ideal for active individuals and first-time users.
Disposable Contact Lenses
Meant for short term use and to be discarded after. Ideal for those who prefer not to clean their lenses daily or have allergies.
Multifocal Contact Lenses
Contain several zones of vision corrections for nearsightedness and farsightedness, similar to bifocals. Ideal for presbyopia.
Color Changing (Tinted) Contact Lenses
Enhance or completely change the eye color, some can also correct vision. Ideal for cosmetic preferences or for those who enjoy changing their appearance.
Toric Contact Lenses
Designed to correct astigmatism with a lens that creates different refractive, or focusing, powers on the vertical and horizontal orientations. Ideal for astigmatism patients.
Scleral Contact Lenses
Large-diameter lenses designed to rest on the sclera and vault over the cornea. Ideal for individuals with irregular corneas or severe dry eyes.
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