Glasses offer many different frame colors, patterns, and styles, but contact lenses feature many choices as well. Each option offers different benefits and drawbacks to consider. Below, you’ll find a guide to help you understand some of the contact lens options to discuss with your eye doctor.

A Guide to Selecting Contact Lenses

Colored

Are you looking for a chance to change the way you look in just two seconds? Wearing colored contact lenses can instantly transform your style. You can swap out natural hues like brown for green or hazel for blue or opt for spooky cat or snake eyes. Some people consider colored lenses to be special and only wear them on fun occasions, but you could wear them daily with the correct prescription.

Hard or Soft

Hard contacts typically offer the sharpest vision because they tend to be as high-quality as you can get. However, many people find that soft contacts are more comfortable, as they don’t require a wear-in period like the rigid version.

Disposable or Reusable

Do you plan on keeping a consistent care routine for your contact lenses? This would mean rinsing out your contacts every night and putting them in fresh solution to ensure they’re ready for wear the next day. Some disposable prescriptions can last for a month with ample care, while others require daily changing. Choose the latter if you’d rather toss the lenses at the end of the day than clean them.

If you want to make the move to contact lenses, reach out to the talented eye care team at Eric G. Stocker, OD in Amherst, OH. They have over 30 years of experience in diagnosing and treating eye problems thanks to their high-tech equipment and skilled staff. To learn about their wide range of optical offerings including anti-glare lenses, sports goggles, contact lenses, and safety glasses, call (440) 988-4419. Visit the website for information on their eye exams and appointment scheduling.