When looking for contact lenses, it’s important to understand the various types of lenses on the market. Understanding the product alongside your needs will help guide you in the right direction. At Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates in Aiea, Hawaii, they have helped hundreds of locals get fitted for the perfect contact lenses. 

Here is a breakdown on five types of contacts from the best eye doctor on Oahu to help you better determine what’s right for your eyes:

• RGP (Rigid Glass Permeable): These lenses allow oxygen to pass through to your eyes. They are excellent at correcting various vision problems and are comfortable to wear. These lenses are durable and can last a long time but require consistent maintenance and follow-up visits with your optometrist. Debris can easily get underneath these lenses as well.
• Daily Wear, Soft Lenses: These lenses are comfortable to wear and great if you have an active lifestyle. Unlike RGP lenses, they are more difficult to dislodge from the eye, but they cannot correct all vision problems.
• Extended-Wear Lenses: These contact lenses are very convenient because they can be worn for up to seven days without removal. They cannot correct all vision problems and must be monitored closely to ensure eye health.
• Planned Replacement: These soft, daily wear lenses are replaced on a schedule and must be cleaned routinely. They do not correct vision as sharply as RGP lenses and may be more difficult to handle and adjust to than other lenses.
• Extended-Wear Disposable: These soft lenses are disposable and can be worn for up to six days. They require little to no cleaning, and there is minimal risk of eye infection if worn and handled properly. They cannot correct as many vision problems at RGP lenses and must be handled carefully.

If you live on Oahu and you’re looking for the best eye doctor in the heart of Honolulu who offers contact lenses, color contacts, and fashion eyewear, call Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates today at (808) 487-5500 to schedule your appointment. To find out more about their practice and to see special promotions, be sure to check out their website.