Finding the right contact lenses for you

As with prescription glasses, contact lenses come in a variety of models.
There are many criteria to take into account when choosing contact lenses, including the visual correction required.
Here's how to choose the right pair of contact lenses for you.

Taking essential parameters into account

There are a few key criteria to consider when choosing the right pair of contact lenses.

Visual impairment

The first criterion to take into account is obviously the type of visual problem you suffer from.
Just like spectacle lenses, contact lenses must provide a correction that is precisely adapted to your needs.
Thus, the choice of contact lens model will be made on the basis of the prescription written by the ophthalmologist.
If you are short-sighted, you should opt for spherical contact lenses.
Toric lenses, on the other hand, are better suited to people with astigmatism.
In the case of presbyopia, multifocal contact lenses are particularly recommended.

Eye condition

The choice of contact lenses, or even whether to wear them, should also take into account the condition of your eyes.
Certain pathologies or very dry eyes may prevent you from wearing contact lenses.
If your eyes are moderately dry, daily silicone hydrogel contact lenses are preferable.
When choosing contact lenses, you should also check that you are not allergic to the material.
Finally, sensitive eyes that are often prone to irritation or eye fatigue should preferably be fitted with daily contact lenses.

Lifestyle

The choice of contact lenses should also take into account your way of life.
For example, if you're in a hurry or very busy, you may prefer daily lenses that don't require any care.
The choice of contact lens renewal should definitely be made according to personal circumstances.
Similarly, the frequency with which you plan to wear your lenses will determine whether you opt for daily or monthly lenses.

Review all possible models before making a choice

To know which contact lenses to choose, it's important to be aware of all the choices available to you.
Contact lenses can be daily disposables, weekly, monthly, bi-monthly or even yearly ones.
Similarly, contact lenses can be soft or gas permeable, with two different types of material offering each comfort and resistance.
Depending on the visual problem to be corrected, contact lenses can also be spherical, toric or multifocal.

Relying on your optician

Choosing contact lenses yourself means facing up to the possibility of making a mistake.
Considering all the choices available to us, it's always better and less risky to leave it to a professional.
And there's no one better placed than an optician to choose the contact lenses that are best suited to you.
With an ophthalmological prescription to back it up, the professional has all the criteria and parameters in hand to make the best selection.
His experience and advice are also invaluable for your future contact lens wear.
In fact, once you're sure you've got the right lenses, you need to know how to handle and care for them on a daily basis.
As well as helping you choose your visual equipment, opticians can also guide you and teach you how to use them properly.