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Wednesday, 17 June 2009 13:58
Vial contact lenses or conventional contact lenses correct vision errors just like your usual eyeglasses.  On a survey conducted, they are found to be the least favored among the types of contact lenses on the market mainly because it is found to be not as health and comfortable as the newer ones today.  This type of contact lens is the one that needs to be meticulously cleaned every night, and even so, it may still infect your eye with a bacterial infection the longer you wear it.   This regular contact lenses needs to be sterilized in a vial or special container to avoid cross-contamination and eye irritation.  It is quite inconvenient to own this type now that everyone is busy and time-constrained but with the proper knowledge you can still be able to manage.  It is the solution if you are the type of person that cannot use disposables.  

Vial contact lenses are lenses that are wearable for as long as seven months up to a year. It permits little oxygen to let you eyes avoid drying, making it a little uncomfortable to use.  It’s now available in two kinds: may be soft (made with hyrdrogel) or rigid (which provides better optical acuity and is easier to handle) depending on your choice.  Just keep in mind to remove it every night before you go to sleep.  You will need to clean and sterilize and also lubricate it every day.  Vial lenses come in individual packs, which are still sold worldwide. Vial lenses are generally delivered in sealed vials.  

Vial contact lenses are categorized as a type of contact lens that has rigid gas permeability and can be worn as long as a year, provided that you remove it at night before you go to sleep, clean it and sterilize it everyday.  It differs from other contact lenses by the length of time a pair of it will last.

If you are still considering other options, there are a number of factors you must consider first before choosing the right type of contact lens.  It depends on your lifestyle, health, if you have eye problems such as astigmatism, corneal curvature, allergies, dry eyes, and the times you will use it.  With all the confusion, it is better to seek an advice from an eye specialist.

Vial or conventional contact lenses also help correct eye refractive errors without distorting the image that you see; an example of a refractive error is astigmatism.  They are affordable and durable but it is at the bottom of the list of contact lenses if you are looking for comfort.  Although this type of contact lens reduces the amount of air or oxygen that comes to the cornea, it is good in terms of the quality of vision it provides but it does require a rigid cleaning and disinfecting routine.

Here are some tips to remember on how you can prevent eye infection when handling your contact lens:


  1. Follow the cleaning instructions provided for your lens and only use the right conventional contact lens solution, as well.
  2. Always keep your hands clean when handling your contact lens.
  3. Place your lens before you put on make-up.
  4. Never use your saliva or water from your faucet to clean it.
  5. Visit your eye specialist at least once every year.



 

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