Which is better Soft and Hard Contact Lenses?

 

While it totally depends on the personal preference of contact lens types, soft lenses are often the favored material for wearers who use their contact lenses for a longer period of time. This is because the material is designed to be breathable and allows oxygen to pass through the lens. The hard contact lenses are made from plastic in a similar style to the soft lenses. When discussing hard vs soft contact lenses, hard lenses are usually referred to as RGP or Rigid Gas Permeable lenses due to their ability to allow oxygen through.


Soft Contact Lenses are extremely comfortable and easy to use. These contact lenses stay in place and are easier to adjust than hard contact lenses. Soft contact lenses are made up of a flexible plastic that is combined with water to allow oxygen to flow through the contact lens and to the cornea. This increases comfort and helps maintain eye health. In most cases, soft contact lenses are used to correct myopia, also known as nearsightedness, hyperopia or farsightedness, astigmatism or blurred vision, and age-related loss of close-up vision.


When making the final decision on what contact lens to choose, there are many things to be considered such as eye condition, lifestyle, budget, and personal preference.