Contact lens types

Synonyms in a broader sense Adhesive lenses, adhesive shells, adhesive lenses, glasses engl. : contact lenses Soft contact lenses The soft contact lenses are made of flexible materials and lie directly on the cornea of the eye. Their diameter is slightly larger than that of the cornea, so they cannot slip or fall out. There … Contact lens types

Contact lenses

Synonyms in a broader sense Adhesive lenses, adhesive shells, adhesive lenses, glasses engl. : contact lenses Definition Contact lenses are thin lenses made of plastic, which rest on a tear film or directly on the cornea of the eye. Most contact lenses are visual aids which, like glasses, can be used for long-sightedness or short-sightedness. … Contact lenses

Summary | Contact lenses

Summary Contact lenses are an alternative to glasses in the correction of long-sightedness or short-sightedness. A distinction is made between soft and rigid contact lenses based on the material, and daily lenses can be distinguished from monthly lenses and annual lenses based on the length of time they are worn. The advantages of contact lenses … Summary | Contact lenses

Fitting the contact lenses

Synonyms in a broader sense Adhesive lenses, adhesive shells, adhesive lenses, glasses engl. : contact lensesThe fitting of contact lenses should always be carried out by a specialist, e.g. an ophthalmologist or optician. It is not advisable to fit lenses yourself, as contact lenses of the wrong size or curvature can permanently damage the cornea. … Fitting the contact lenses