American Hydron Contact Lenses

I’m sure we would all love to have perfect vision, the ability to see 20/20 without corrective lenses. The reality is, however, that most of us don’t. Millions of people suffer from limited vision. Many people suffer from nearsightedness. These people can see close up, but not far away. Others suffer from farsightedness. These people need glasses to see things close up, especially reading. Fortunately for most people their vision can be corrected to 20/20 with the proper corrective lenses. But what if one wants to live a life free from glasses? One could opt for vision correction surgery. This is a medical procedure that permanently changes the shape of one’s cornea. If that does not sound like an avenue one wants to pursue, there is always the option of contact lenses. Contacts correct a person’s vision allowing the wearer to be free from glasses but without permanently changing the shape of one’s cornea.

People considering the use of contact lenses should know that there are two different types of lenses to choose from, gas permeable and soft contact lenses. Gas permeable lenses are made from a firm plastic that won’t scratch or tear. Due to the firmness, gas permeable lenses retain their shape which means the eyes do not need to refocus when one blinks. Gas permeable lenses allow a sufficient amount of oxygen to flow through the lens and into the eye. Therefore, the gas permeable lenses will promote good eye health by not pulling moisture from the eye. This type of lens is also good for those individuals who have astigmatism or need a bifocal lens. Gas permeable lenses gather fewer protein deposits over time and are long lasting. Due to the firmness of the lens, however, there is a short adaptation period for the wearer. Boston contact lenses are an example of a gas permeable brand of contacts.

Soft contact lenses are another popular option. Soft contact lenses are made of a gel like plastic that is flexible. The amount of oxygen that flows through the lens to the eye varies with contact brands. In addition, some lenses can dry out one’s eyes due to the water from the eyes being absorbed by the lens. However, there have been advances in these areas in the past few years. Many soft contact lenses are now disposable so protein buildup does not become an issue. A soft contact lens can become distorted when one blinks. The eye simply needs to refocus and vision is back to 20/20. Soft contact lenses are easy to wear and typically feel comfortable right away. The contact lenses American Hydron and Acuvue are two well known brands of soft lenses.

To purchase contact lenses in Canada or the United States one can go to their eye care specialist. Lenses can also be purchased over the Internet. A company like Global Lens specializes in the sale of contact lenses in Canada. They service a world wide market as well. On these Internet sales sites, Boston contact lenses can range in price from $44 - $90 a vial depending on the type of lens purchased. Contact lenses from American Hydron range from $17 – $40 a box.

If one is looking to live a life free from glasses but does not want to permanently alter the shape of their corneas, contact lenses may be the answer. Consult your eye care professional to see if contact lenses are right for you.