{"id":640747,"date":"2021-09-27T11:17:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T15:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheapascontacts.com\/?page_id=640747"},"modified":"2025-07-24T13:02:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:02:15","slug":"contact-lens-basics-types-care-and-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cheapascontacts.com\/learning-center\/contact-lens-basics-types-care-and-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Contact Lens Basics: Types, Care, and Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Are the Different Types of Contact Lenses?<\/h2>\n<p>Contact lenses come in a variety of materials, wear schedules, and purposes. The main types of lenses include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Soft Contact Lenses<\/strong> \u2013 Made from flexible plastics that allow oxygen to pass through to the cornea. <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapascontacts.com\/learning-center\/hard-contact-lenses-vs-soft-contact-lenses\/\">Learn more about how soft lenses compare to hard (RGP) lenses here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0More durable and provide crisper vision for certain eye conditions but take longer to get used to.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daily Disposables<\/strong> \u2013 Worn for one day and then discarded. Great for convenience, hygiene, and those with allergies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biweekly\/Monthly Lenses<\/strong> \u2013 Designed for extended use and cleaned nightly. Cost-effective but require consistent care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toric Lenses<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0Designed to correct astigmatism.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multifocal Lenses<\/strong> \u2013 For people with presbyopia who need help seeing both near and far.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colored or Decorative Lenses<\/strong> \u2013 Cosmetic lenses for changing eye color or theatrical use, available in prescription or plano (non-corrective) forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Dos and Don&#8217;ts with Contact Lenses<\/h2>\n<p><strong>DO: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash and dry your hands before handling lenses.<\/li>\n<li>Use fresh contact lens solution every time (never top off).<\/li>\n<li>Replace your lens case every 1\u20133 months.<\/li>\n<li>Stick to your eye doctor\u2019s recommended lens schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DON&#8217;T: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleep in lenses unless specifically approved.<\/li>\n<li>Shower or swim while wearing lenses.<\/li>\n<li>Use tap water to clean lenses or cases.<\/li>\n<li>Wear lenses longer than recommended \u2014 even if they feel fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to Take Care of Contact Lenses<\/h2>\n<p>Proper lens care helps prevent eye infections, irritation, and vision problems. Always follow your optometrist\u2019s guidelines, but here are some universal basics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use only the contact lens solution recommended by your doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Clean, rinse, and disinfect reusable lenses after each use.<\/li>\n<li>Never reuse or \u201ctop off\u201d old solution.<\/li>\n<li>Store lenses in a clean, dry case with fresh solution daily.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the lens case capped when not in use and allow it to air dry in between.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Signs It\u2019s Time to Call Your Eye Doctor<\/h2>\n<p>Even with perfect lens care, you should contact your eye doctor if you experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Redness, pain, or burning &#8211; Blurry or cloudy vision<\/li>\n<li>Light sensitivity<\/li>\n<li>Excessive tearing or discharge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These could be signs of infection or an allergic reaction. Discontinue lens use and get checked as soon as possible. If you\u2019re not sure who to see, <a href=\"https:\/\/cheapascontacts.com\/learning-center\/how-to-choose-an-eye-doctor-the-difference-between-od-and-md\/\">learn about the difference between optometrists (ODs) and ophthalmologists (MDs) here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!--<form id=\"clid_form\">\n    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"action\" value=\"params_by_clid\">\n    <input type=\"text\" id=\"clid\" name=\"clid\" value=\"002546\">\n    <a href=\"javascript:\/\/\" onclick=\"getParametersByCLID('clid_form')\">Submit<\/a>\n<\/form>\n<div id=\"second_form_setion\"><\/div>-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are the Different Types of Contact Lenses? Contact lenses come in a variety of materials, wear schedules, and purposes. The main types of lenses include: Soft Contact Lenses \u2013 Made from flexible plastics that allow oxygen to pass through to the cornea. 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