Contact lenses are the ideal alternative to wearing spectacles. They are made from various sophisticated materials and can correct virtually any optical defect of the eye. Unlikely spectacles, contact lenses do not distort the way your eyes look leave unsightly grooves on the face or fog up with sudden temperature changes or breaks. They do not slide down your nose and are ideal for sports. Contact lenses, like eyeglasses or LASIK, can correct your near-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmatism. Contact lenses can also provide a full field of unobstructed vision, which is great for sports.

There is an increasing trend of buying contact lenses over the counter or through online platforms. The patients are often unaware of the risks of purchasing contact lenses online. The doctor should evaluate your eye health, your proposed wearing schedule, your working environment and most importantly the curvature of your eye which will only determine how best a lens can be fitted in the eye. As contact lenses are directly in touch with your living tissue any risk whatsoever should not be taken while deciding about your contact lenses needless to mention the price of the lenses should be the last factor to be considered and the first factor is always the health of your eyes. Your doctor will evaluate your visual needs, eye structure, and tear function to help determine the best lens type for you.