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Which applicator suits best for soft contact lens?
Query: Hi doctor, I am newly wearing non-prescription soft colored contact lenses. The applicator tool I ordered is very difficult to use to insert the contacts in. I had no luck inserting one lens into my eye. There are other applicator tools such as DMV soft lens handler and the Optiwand soft contact l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, most of the applicators are for scleral contact lenses and for inserting prosthesis. But as far as soft corneal lens is concerned, there is less need for the applicator, as it can be comfortably inserted with a clean finger. If you insist on buying you can get one ... 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 »