{"id":2341,"date":"2023-01-24T12:11:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T12:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/?p=2341"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:13:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:13:41","slug":"types-of-contact-lenses-and-their-benefits-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/types-of-contact-lenses-and-their-benefits-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Types of Contact Lenses and Their Benefits You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Contact lenses have become a style statement due to their availability in several colours. It was not long ago that these lenses were made from blown glass. In those days, you wouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be able to wear contact lenses for a long time because they would not allow much oxygen to pass through. Today, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a whole different story. You can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/belsonopticians.co.uk\/contact-lenses-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>buy contact lenses in London<\/strong><\/a> that offer a range of comfortable options. But before you can make the decision, you must know the types of contact lenses and their benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what we are going to explore in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/types-of-contact-lenses-and-their-benefits-you-need-to-know\/#Types_Before_you_Buy_Contact_Lenses\" title=\"Types Before you Buy Contact Lenses\">Types Before you Buy Contact Lenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/types-of-contact-lenses-and-their-benefits-you-need-to-know\/#Other_Specialty_Contacts\" title=\"Other Specialty Contacts\">Other Specialty Contacts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/types-of-contact-lenses-and-their-benefits-you-need-to-know\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Before_you_Buy_Contact_Lenses\"><\/span>Types Before you Buy Contact Lenses <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your visual and medical needs, your optician will prescribe you contact lenses. This is why you must be aware of the types before you buy contact lenses in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soft Contact Lenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/different-types-of-presbyopia-multifocal-contact-lenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">types of contact lenses<\/a><\/strong> that people prefer our soft contact lenses. They are made from a mix of flexible materials, these contact lenses more quickly to the shape of your eye. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re the most comfortable contact lenses because they retain moisture and let oxygen through the eye. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re planning to buy contact lenses in London, you can never go wrong with soft contact lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RGP contact lenses are also called hard contact lenses because they have no flexibility like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/nursing-and-health-professions\/soft-contact-lens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">soft contact lenses<\/a><\/strong>. However, as the name suggests, rigid gas-permeable contact lenses still allow oxygen to the eye, making them comfortable and safe for prolonged use. While hard contact lenses may require some time to get used to, they offer several benefits. RGP contact lenses are less prone to irritant deposits. Also, compared to soft contact lenses, they provide crisper vision correction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scleral Contact Lenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When rigid gas-permeable contact lenses are designed to extend over a broader portion of the cover of the sclera (eyes\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 white part), they are known as scleral contact lenses. These contact lenses are prescribed for patients who have corneal abnormalities. Do not go for this contact lenses directly, get your eyes tested from your local opticians and then use any contact lenses if prescribed by your doctor. If you are from Essex, we recommend \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Belson Opticians\u00e2\u20ac\u009d for contact lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hybrid Contact Lenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the improvement in manufacturing technology, you can now buy contact lenses in London with hybrid properties. These contacts offer the softness of soft contact lenses and a clearer vision of RGP contact lenses. In their construction, the hybrid contact lenses have a soft skirt around a rigid zone at the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid lenses are costly compared to other contact lenses because they require custom construction based on a precise fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Specialty_Contacts\"><\/span>Other Specialty Contacts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two unique types of contact lenses are available for specific visual correction needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monovision Contact Lenses\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These contact lenses correct the problem of distance vision presbyopia. Monovision contact lenses are a set of two contacts, one corrects your near vision in one eye, and the other lens corrects distance vision in the other. These lenses require some time to get used to because your brain needs to eventually adjust to the lenses so you can look out of the lens required for a task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gulffamilyclinic.com\/about\/ortho-k\/\" title=\"\">Ortho-K lenses<\/a><\/strong> are used in a treatment that requires you to use rigid gas-permeable contacts overnight while you sleep. These contact lenses gradually reshape your cornea to correct the effects of myopia. However, these benefits last as long as you regularly wear the lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you require contact lenses for vision correction or cosmetic use, you can buy contact lenses in London with or without a prescription. Still, we advise you to choose the right contact lenses because the wrong contacts can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/iritis-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-home-remedies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">cause eye irritation<\/a><\/strong> or worse, affect your vision. This guide on types of contact lenses will help you make a choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contact lenses have become a style statement due to their availability in several colours. It was not long ago that these lenses were made from blown glass. In those days, you wouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be able to wear contact lenses for a long time because they would not allow much oxygen to pass through. 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