Disposable Contacts
When compared to conventional contact lenses, disposable contacts tend to rank higher in terms of customer satisfaction and comfort. Perhaps the two go hand-in-hand, after all it would be odd to rank highly and be uncomfortable. The membrane-thin density of most disposable contacts allows copious amounts of oxygen to nourish and sooth the cornea. The most persistent complaint, when it comes to contacts, is what is referred to as dry eye syndrome.
People with sensitive eyes or people who suffer from seasonal allergies tend to be prone to premature dryness, making contacts very unpleasant to wear. This is typically alleviates by copious amount of re-wetting drops. But, over the span of a year, this added cost can add up and the life of the lenses tends to diminish with the constant protein build-up.
With disposable contact lenses, you can save yourself the hidden cost of cleaners and re-wetting drops and enjoy a more comfortable contact experience. Though disposable lenses can be anywhere between 5 to 15% more expensive than conventional contacts, when compared to the cost of monthly supplies of cleaners and hydrating drops, you end up paying less in the long run. Moreover, you tend to be far more comfortable.
Convenience doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Given the minimal carbon footprint of manufacturing these wafer-thin lenses, you don’t have to be sheepish about wearing and ordering them. You buy them in bulk, which guarantees you up to a year’s worth of comfort in advance. Depending on your changing frequency -- which your eye care professional will discuss with you -- you could be changing these every day, every week, or even every month.