Monthly Contact Lenses: Disposable & Durable For At Least 1 Month
Monthly contact lenses are the most popular type of contacts on the market today. These lenses are made to be worn for up to four weeks before being disposed of and replaced with a new pair. Monthly lenses are easily handled and are typically designed to be worn only during the day. They should be removed, cleaned, and placed in a case containing contact solution before going to sleep. Contact lenses of this type are available in a variety of brands and colors and can be used to treat most vision problems. Prices of monthly contact lenses will vary depending on brand, function, and amount in stock.
The most popular and highest rated brands of contact lenses include Bausch and Lomb, Boston, and Cibavision. These brands offer monthly lenses that correct a number of vision problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Monthly lenses are also available for cosmetic uses and are available in a wide variety of colors.
Bausch and Lomb is a leading health care brand that manufactures contact lenses and other eye care products. This brand is known for inventing materials and technologies to create innovative new products. Bausch and Lomb carries monthly corrective and cosmetic lenses as well as lenses for therapeutic use and sport lenses with a glare reducing tint. Another brand of contact lenses, Boston, is also manufactured by Bausch and Lomb. Boston carries the highest rated gas permeable lenses and each lens is custom made. Cibavision is a brand which focuses on the research of the development and manufacturing of contact lenses. Cibavision is the leading international brand of cosmetic lenses, and also offers bifocal lenses and lenses for astigmatism.
Prices of monthly contact lenses will vary greatly depending on brand, function, and amount in stock. It is important to remember that optometrists are able to choose their own fees for contact lenses and may incorporate other fees from eye exams into the total price. The general price range for monthly disposable contact lenses is $25 to $45 for a year's supply. The price for an annual supply of monthly lenses for astigmatism can range from about $35 to $65.
Proper care and safety is essential when using contact lenses and they should always be worn, cleaned and stored as prescribed. Lenses should only be handled with clean hands and inserted before any makeup or lotions. Most monthly lenses are made to be taken out before bed. You should never sleep in contact lenses unless they are specifically designed for "extended wear." Monthly contact lenses should be replaced with a new pair at least every four weeks even if they still feel comfortable in your eyes. Certain types of lenses require special cleaning and storing products. In general, contacts are cleaned by wetting them with a sterile solution and gently rubbing each lens between your index finger and the palm of your hand. Many lenses can also be cleaned with "no rub" solutions. After cleaning, lenses should be stored in a contact lens case. The case should be cleaned daily with hot water or sterile solution and allowed to air dry before using it to store contacts. The tip of sterile solution bottles can easily be contaminated and should never come in contact with other objects. The most important aspect of contact lens care is keeping your lenses clean because your eyes are extremely sensitive to bacteria. For this reason, you should never use another person's contacts especially if they have already been worn.
