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Disposable contact lenses were first invented in 1987. Since then, they have come quite a long way in the world of vision correction. In fact, they are now the most common form of contact lenses sold on the market today. They are especially designed to be worn only for a short time (usually anywhere from one day to one week), and then thrown away. The biggest perk that most disposable contact lens wearers have from these marvels is that the whole cleaning process can be eliminated entirely. In fact, cleaning lenses is one of the biggest complaints of contact lens wearers. Some disposable contact lenses can actually be worn up to two weeks at a time. There are two basic elements to purchasing disposable contact lenses, and it is very important to know the difference between the two. The first is knowing the replacement schedule. This term means how often the contact lenses need to be thrown away and replaced. The second term is known as the wearing schedule. Pay very close attention to the wearing schedule of your lenses. The wearing schedule refers to how long you actually wear them, but not necessarily how long until you throw them out. In other words, some lenses could have a wearing schedule daily, meaning you must take them out at night. An extended wearing schedule means that you are able to keep them in at night when you sleep. Be sure you know which wearing schedule your disposable contact lenses are on. Ask your eye doctor if you have any questions whatsoever.

Some people might think that throwing out contact lenses is wasteful. It is important to know that various things can cause harm to your eyes, and wearing contacts for too long is one of those causes. Debris, dust, and other items can accumulate on the lens, causing damage to your retina, pupil, or other parts of the eye. The eyes are a very sensitive organ, and any small particles can actually cause serious damage, which is why disposable contact lenses are often considered much better for the eye. Even if you clean your lenses thoroughly, over time deposits can still build up and stay on the lenses, resulting in both damage to your lenses and your eye. Some people are concerned about the cost of disposable contact lenses, and this can often be a big reason for discouragement and people stray away from purchasing them. While they are more expensive, the overall costs equates to about $1 extra per day. For many it is worth not having to spend the money on cleaning solutions, cases, and other accessories, and the convenience and time saved is also a huge plus. Most people should be able to get a prescription for disposable contact lenses, but not everyone can, so it is important that you ask your eye doctor about the possibility first. You'll be happy when you make the change, because you will get to experience the convenience of a disposable, along with a fresh pair of contacts.