Summary: Daily contact lenses are different from daily disposable contact lenses. Here’s why you should make the switch today.
Many people prefer to wear dailies over Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) or even standard soft contact lenses. With an array of benefits, these lenses are unique in their own way and might be your preferred style of contacts. Here’s a breakdown of some common benefits.
The Main Differences
The primary difference between dailies and daily disposable contact lenses is throwing them out at the end of the day. It’s that simple. More importantly, it can be the reason why your eyes are risk of a debilitating disease.
Regular daily contact lenses are only used throughout the day and removed at night. They can be stored and reused for up to three months. Disposable contact lenses are thrown away after every use. There are many benefits to using disposable contacts. Most importantly, these are better for the health of your eyes.
Health Differences
If you’ve worn regular contact lenses before, you’ll know that they can become a bit uncomfortable during the end of their shelf life. Your eyes contain substances like lipids, proteins, and calcium. Small deposits of these will gradually build up on these lenses and can lead to an infection.
However, non-sterilized contact lenses can also be a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria as well, according to Lens.com. Contact lens wearers that have forgotten to clean their lenses or simply forgotten to wash their hands place their eye health in jeopardy. As soon as bacteria is introduced to the cornea, it can lead to a serious infection that can lead to an array of health problems and potentially permanent eye damage.