Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses vs. Daily Wear Contact Lenses (CLE Contact Lenses)

May 1, 2012

Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses vs. Daily Wear Contact Lenses

May 01st 2012 Posted to Contact Lenses

Both Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses and Daily Wear Contact Lenses have a lot to offer, but what is the real difference and which are the better contact lenses for you?

One major factor to consider is the benefits and downfalls of the lens materials and sizes.

Rigid gas permeable contact lenses (also known as RPG lenses) are smaller lenses built with a more durable plastic. The durability of the materials used allows the lenses to maintain their shape while you blink which tends to provide for a more comfortable fit and more precise vision over time. Again, due to their durability, they also are far harder to tear and break (though it is still possible). Finally, rigid gas permeable lenses are made from materials which don’t contain water; therefore the contents of your tears do not adhere to the lens, causing dry eye and irritation. RPG’s are also made to provide an adequate flow of oxygen to the eye while soft lenses don’t always allow enough. The flow of oxygen to the cornea can provide sharper vision and even aid in the repair of slight corneal damage.

Some of the cons of the RPG lenses are the size and material used are smaller and varied which can force a smaller diameter. The limited diameter in some instances allows the contact lens to dislodge more easily during increased activity and sports. A common complaint from the RGP lens wearer is that even though they can save money over the more expensive daily wear lenses – they need to spend money on cleaning solutions and lens solutions. While maintenance is part of any responsible contact lens wearers life, failure to properly clean and care for RGP lenses can shorten their effective life and usefulness. Another challenge of the RGP lens is that, because it is designed to format to your blinking, there is chance that dust and debris could get caught under the lens. Finally, it does take some time to get used to the RPG lens. While soft lenses allow for almost instant comfort, RPG’s may take up to a week to adjust to. Further, if you’ve gone a week without them, they may take another week to readjust.

Daily Wear lenses have been called the perfect choice for active lifestyles and for folks that don’t want the challenge of cleaning and caring for extended wear lenses.

They provide instantaneous comfort that lasts almost all day long and are the prime source of eyewear convenience. Popular brands of contact lenses like the Acuvue brand of contacts has literally changed the behavior of lens wearers worldwide as they market and fabricate an extremely comfortable and cost effective array of lenses. One of the common knocks on the daily wear lens is that due to the gel-like material of Daily Wear Lenses, they are much more likely to tear. They also absorb water from your eye (causing dry and itchy eyes) and as such can blur your vision temporarily while you blink (which can be bad if playing a sport, driving etc.).

RPG’s last for years with proper treatment but require more maintenance than a Daily Wear lens. While RGP’s don’t need to be replaced (unless broken or your prescription changes) as often – they do require cleaning and storing. Daily Wear Lenses needs to be replaced every day or in some cases every few weeks. The constant replacement of Daily wear lenses can also bring some damage to your wallet, so make sure to monitor your expenses.

As always, the choice is ultimately yours and with the consultation and guidance of your trusted eye care professional you will be seeing clearly and effortlessly in no time

If you’ve already made your choice, let us know what you think. Which form of lens works better for you? Which specific product do you use or would you recommend? The Acuvue 2? The Acuvue Oasys? The Bausch & Lomb contact lens? The custom rigid gas permeable lens? Even if you’re contemplating a purchase, tell us about it.

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April 23, 2012

Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses - Ѕау Goodbye tо Dry Eye

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April 23rd 2012 Posted to Contact Lenses

Acuvue Oasys Contacts wіth Hydraclear Рlus аrе perfect fоr people whо:

- Work іn а challenging environment
- Sit іn front оf а computer screen аll day
- Eyes аrе tired аftеr а long day’s work
- Wаnt comfortable feeling lens аll day

These contacts аrе а daily wear schedule і.е. уоu tаkе thеm оut аt thе еnd оf thе day, clean thеm аnd hаvе thеm ready tо wear fоr thе nехt day. Іt іs recommended thаt уоu replace thеm еvеrу twо weeks or sooner.

Benefits & Features

- Soothes dry аnd tired eyes
- Vеrу comfortable - feels lіkе уоu аrе nоt wearing lenses аt аll
- Hydraclear Рlus technology mаkеs thе lens feel silky smooth аnd moist
- Excellent UVB & UVA protection built іn
- Visibility tint аnd inside оut marking tо mаkе handling уоur lenses easier
- Reduces thе nееd fоr rewetting dropsTry bеfоrе уоu buy

Want tо trу Acuvue Oasys bеfоrе уоu buy?

Acuvue offers уоu а chance tо trу thеsе lenses fоr free! With a call to http://clecontactlenses.com at 1-877-536-7373 you can set up to receive a free trial contact lenses.

Buying online

Now уоu sее thе benefits, уоu аrе аskіng уоursеlf “Whеrе саn І gеt thеsе contact lenses?” Visit http://clecontactlenses.com a site that is one of the small handful of authorized internet resellers of the Acuvue products. Additionally, they’re owned by eye doctors and have been in business online for more than 13 years. Тhеrе аrе а fеw things уоu nееd knоw bеfоrе ordering online. Fіrst уоu must hаvе уоur eyes checked bу а qualified eye practitioner whо will write уоu а prescription аnd help уоu choose appropriate lenses. Yоu will need to provide an accurate prescription and the contact information of your eye care professional.

Your contact lens prescription will include

o OD - Rіght Eye
o OS - Left Eye
o OU - Воth Eyes
o BC - Base Curve
o Dia - Diameter
o Cyl - Cylinrer (Toric lenses only)
o Axis - (Toric lenses only)

Once уоu hаvе аll thе аbоvе info уоu аrе ready tо order. Yоu саn аlsо gеt аll оf уоur contact lens accessories frоm аn online store like http://clecontactlenses.com or http://shopcle.com. Тhе great benefits оf shopping online include: muсh better prices (аs muсh аs 70% іn savings), wider selection (hundreds tо choose frоm), convenience open 24hrs а day (order іn уоur pyjamas іf уоu wаnt), endless coupons, specials, discounts аnd rebates tо save уоu еvеn mоrе money. Рlus thеу ship rіght tо уоur door, sоmеtіmеs еvеn fоr free!

A word оf caution whеn ordering contact lenses online. Маkе surе thаt thе site іs reputable, іt shоuld hаvе а Macafee Secure or VeriSign Secured Logo. Yоu саn аlsо hаvе а lооk аt customer reviews аt Bizrate, whісh gіvеs уоu info оn іmроrtаnt things lіkе: Wоuld Shop Неrе Аgаіn, Оn Time Delivery, Customer Service аnd Product Met Expectations. Аll vеrу іmроrtаnt things tо consider whеn making а decision tо purchase оn lіnе.

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October 20, 2010

Mobius Syndrome

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October 20th 2010 Posted to Contact Lenses

underdevelopment of the VI and VII cranial nerves which control lateral eye movement and facial expression. As a result, these people suffer from facial paralysis and an inability to move their eyes from side to side.

As a result of this paralysis many of these folks have a retracted upper lid due to muscle atrophy. These facial anomalies give the patient a mask like appearance devoid of any expression. They are therefore often perceived as not being friendly, but that is not the case. Intelligence is not affected by this condition, but because of the lack of facial movement these individuals are thought to have social issues.

The lack of lateral ocular movements result in greater head turns in order to see to the sides. Additionally, there is a reduction in the blinking mechanism which causes dry eyes and an increase in the frequency of eye infections. Furthermore, because of the cranial nerve anomaly there is also a decrease in tear production and an increase in blepheritis. Often these patients experience a decrease in vision because of the dry eye condition and greater frequency of corneal erosions.

Other physical findings include limb abnormalities such as clubbed feet and missing toes and fingers, Poland syndrome which is a chest wall changes, difficulties in breathing and swallowing and on occasion the need for prosthetic limbs since the natural ones are non functional.

Treatment for these patients is limited to support and comfort since the abnormalities are permanent. With regard to the eyes artificial tears, punctal occlusion and ophthalmic eye drops as needed as well as protective eye wear that must be worn. Bandage contact lenses are used when the corneal exposure results in discomfort, and risks damage and scarring.

Surgery such as tarsorraphy, muscle transfer grafts and “smile surgery” are done on a as needed basis. Fortunately, this condition is rare, but practitioners must be aware of the care required to comfort these patients since it is a life long marathon.

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July 13, 2010

The Power Of Polarization!

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July 13th 2010 Posted to Contact Lenses

What are polarized sunglasses, who is wearing them and why are they wearing them. The fact is that this futuristic style of glasses is the new “in”. These hot and stylish glasses are the way to go when choosing sunglasses for one very good reason…. they help keep your eyes safe from the sun’s harmful rays..

You see, the sun omits rays that are all over the visible and invisible light spectrum. The visible light is what affects us instantly and what bounces off of surfaces like glass, snow and water. When the light shoots off these surfaces it polarizes meaning the glare gets stronger, and the light appears brighter and this glare can damage the eyes. So what can we do? Pick up a pair of polarized sunglasses.

Me personally, I love them, and I know a lot of people who love them too. But are these lenses worth the extra money? We can answer that with another question… how much are your eyes worth? Survey says 95% of fishermen prefer polarized lens over regular ones. They reduce damage from glare and make the water more transparent, and that makes it easier to see fish and rocks.

So tell us, are the polarized lenses worth paying more for? Do you like them? And if you have a pair what do you use them for?

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July 6, 2010

Independence Day

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July 06th 2010 Posted to Contact Lenses

After the July 4th holiday has ended we shall not forget those that serve and protect our Independence and freedom every day. This holiday weekend led me to think about the war and all those who have perished for our country not just this war but all veterans who have served this country. It is only a few times a year that we recognize these unique individuals, but I feel it is not enough for all they sacrifice for our freedom.

These individuals have stories and reasons as to why they feel it is so important to protect our country. As a mother of boys I wonder how I would feel about one of them serving in any of the armed forces. It pains me so to see the losses of our troops, but I also know that they are fighting to protect us. I am grateful to the families that support them and honor those who have lost family members. On behalf of the CLE team I would like to say thank you to all our troops, and you have our support. God Bless America!

Tell us, do you agree with our troops being over in the Middle East? What do you think is the right move for America concerning our troops?

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