Since all studies have shown that the more often patients
change their contact lenses – the better, daily
disposable contacts become popular as soon as
they were released to the market.
The most successful and popular
daily
disposable contact lenses are Acuvue by Johnson and
Johnson, Focus Dailies by Ciba Vision and Soflens One
Day by Bausch and Lomb.
Researchers predict that by 2010 50% of all contact lens
wearers will wear daily
disposables.
Bifocal and toric
daily disposable lenses are also available, even though
they are very expensive. However, as the technology improves,
the price of daily contact lens should go down.
Advantages of daily disposables for eye doctors
Patient spends
less time with the doctor because there is no need to
explain how to care for contact lenses
Since contact
lens container isn’t required, there is no risk
of an infection due to not cleaning the case properly
The patient will
not have an allergy reaction to contact lens cleaning
solution because no cleaning is required
The risk of infection
is much lower for people who only wear their lenses
occasionally
Benefits for contact lens wearers
No cleaning saves
time and money
Loosing your daily
contact lens isn’t a problem – you always
have a replacement
Daily lenses are
perfect for traveling and occasional wearing
Since all studies have shown that the more often patients
change their contact lenses – the better, daily
disposable contacts become popular as soon as
they were released to the market.