People with less-than-perfect vision can usually choose between two solutions: glasses or contact lenses. If you choose contact lenses, your eye doctor will discuss the best option for you, whether that’s hard or soft lenses. Learn about the pros and cons of each option to make sure you choose the one that best fits your lifestyle. 

Hard Contact Lenses

Hard contact lenses, or rigid gas-permeable contacts, are durable while still allowing adequate oxygen to pass through the lens to the cornea. They offer clear, crisp vision and can correct most astigmatism. They’re easy to care for and can be worn safely for years, as long as you clean and disinfect them nightly.

Soft Contact Lenses

Soft, disposable contact lenses are easy to insert and generally more comfortable to wear. They come in many varieties that can be replaced in time frames from a day to a month. The daily lenses are the most popular since they require no disinfecting, while the monthly lenses need to be removed nightly and disinfected. 

Both hard and soft contact lenses correct far and near vision problems. Talk to your optometrist about which is the best option for you.  

If you’re interested in contact lenses or are looking for a new eye doctor, visit the practice of Nelson O. Yoshioka Jr., OD., Cheryl C. Niitani, OD., and Evan S. Tanaka in Honolulu and Pearl City, HI. These optometrists and their staff strive to restore their patients’ vision and deliver high-quality eye care services with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. Visit them online to learn more about their service offerings. To schedule an appointment, call (808) 734-7050 for the Honolulu office or (808) 455-3333 for the Pearl City office. You can also see what other patients have to say about the practice on Yelp.