Disposable contact lenses are lenses that can be used only once. Each time of usage new set of lenses is used. These lenses are the costliest but are the safest among the three types of lenses. The chances of infection are significantly less in this type of lens.
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I am having -4 power in both eyes. Which contact lens is the best?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. I am having -4 with cylindrical (180°axis) power in both eyes. Which type and which company contact lenses are the best for me? Please guide. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. Minus 4 cylindrical power is very high power. For this power, contact lenses are preferred and give better vision compared to glasses.There are many commercially available contact lenses. We commonly use Bausch and Lomb contact lenses to our patients.Preferably, use month... Read Full »
What are the drawbacks of using contact lenses over spectacles?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to use contact lens instead of normal spectacles. Could you please tell me the types of contact lenses available? Which one should I use? Are there any drawbacks in using contact lenses? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Spectacles are the first option for refractive errors and contact lenses are only secondary. There are many types of contact lenses in various brands. Commonly used are soft contact lenses. There are daily disposable ones, monthly disposable ones and those which can be... Read Full »