Q11. What are the advantages of contact lenses over glasses?

A11. There are quite a few reasons why people prefer contact lenses. These include:

• Comfort
• Convenient
• Ideal for sports people
• Easy to use
• Improved vision
• Better depth of perception
• No worry about misting or steaming up
• No risk of breakages
• Not likely to slip or fall off

These and other reasons are discussed further in our advantages of contact lenses section.

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Contact lenses FAQs

1. What is a contact lens?
2. What do contact lenses do?
3. What are the different types of contact lenses?
4. Can anyone wear contact lenses?
5. Can children wear contact lenses?
6. What are soft lenses?
7. What are gas permeable lenses?
8. Which are the right lenses for me?
9. Are contact lenses safe?
10. Are contact lenses easy or difficult to use?

11. What are the advantages of contact lenses over glasses?
12. What is contact lens aftercare?
13. Why is it so important to care for your contact lenses?
14. What are the risks with wearing contact lenses?
15. Should I buy contact lenses in store or over the internet?
16. Can you get bifocal contact lenses?
17. I have astigmatism: can I wear contact lenses?
18. I play sport: which type of contact lenses should I wear?
19. What are novelty contact lenses?
20. I have never worn contact lenses. What is my first step?

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