When you have decided to wear contacts to correct your vision, there are many different kinds of contact lenses that you may be prescribed. There are many lengths of time that a pair of contact lenses can last depending on what they were designed for. If you are considering contact lenses and would like to learn more about your options, contact North Bay Optometric Vision Center in Rohnert Park to schedule an appointment with one of our eye doctors.
Disposable Contact Lenses
When you wear soft contacts or toric lenses, they come with a period of time that they last until it's time for you to dispose of them. The shortest of these is daily lenses. Many people who wear soft contacts get daily lenses. These are highly convenient because they don't require you to take care of them overnight or clean them. They are worn all day and then thrown away at bedtime. There are also one-week lenses that are worn for seven days.
Two-week lenses are especially popular. Monthly contacts are also on the market for those who want to pay less and wear their contacts for longer. At the far end, there are annual contact lenses. These are worn all year and then thrown away for a new pair. These contacts are designed to be worn longer and tend to be very sturdy and durable.
Taking Care of Your Contacts
When you're thinking about how long you want to wear your new contacts, think about the care they need. Some people don't want to have to soak them overnight and put them back in. Others have no problem wearing them for a week, month, or more. If you don't want to care for them at all, daily lenses may be best.
Get your Contact Lenses at North Bay Optometric Vision Center
If you're in Rohnert Park and need to see an eye doctor, give our office a call to make an appointment with one of our optometrists. Call our team today at (707) 584-7294 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.