Plowing through contact lenses on a daily basis may bother a number of environmentally conscious consumers. The word “disposable” seldom conjures images of otters at play in fresh, clean streams. But with the introduction of silicone hydrogels in 1999, contact lenses have become extremely biodegradable. In fact, the use of silicone hydrogels has made it possible to manufacture and market disposable contact lenses.
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Disposing of Discomfort
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
The choice for people with sensitive eyes boils down to choosing between cost and quality. Investing in a gas-permeable pair of contact lenses that delivers the optimum amount of oxygen and moisture to the eye costs significantly more than conventional soft contacts. Opting for higher quality lens costs more. But one option few people with sensitive eyes consider is disposable contact lenses.
Dispose of the Cleaning Ritual
Monday, July 27, 2009
When people think about disposable contacts they often think twice. The perception is that disposable lenses are somehow wasteful or irresponsible, indeed the term “disposable” is not one that most consumers are comfortable with. The fact of the matter is, however, that disposable lenses are highly biodegradable and inexpensive to manufacture. Indeed the carbon footprint involved in producing and distilling cleaning solutions are far larger than those involved with disposable contact lenses.
No Fuss: Disposable Lenses
Friday, July 24, 2009
It is difficult to build a case against wearing contact lenses. They are more comfortable than glasses and they allow wearers to lead far more active lifestyles. The only major drawback to contact lenses is keeping them clean. The cleaning ritual can be enough to make some potential contact wearers think twice. Asking tired people to laboriously clean their lenses every night prior to bed is asking a lot
The Price of Contact Lenses: Vigilance
Friday, July 24, 2009
Welcome home! It has been a hard day’s night and all you want now is to sleep like a log. Hold that thought, especially if you are one of the 38 million contact lens wearers in the United States. What has to happen now is a cleaning ritual that may break your will, but hold firm and follow through. Your contacts and your eyes will thank you for it.