Disposing of a Hassle
The freedom of contact lenses is made more palatable by convenience. If disposable lenses offer anything, they offer saving money, saving time, and superior comfort. The cleaning ritual and paying for solution has kept some people from ditching their specs. With the superior comfort and convenience of disposable lenses, there are few reasons, if any, to not invest in a months-long supply.
Given the fact that contacts are inexpensive to manufacture, why not give wearers enough supply to have a fresh pair every day for half a year or more? The concept is as radical as it is simple and to the point. This can make a significant financial difference for some people, especially those who have sensitive eyes. Factoring in the cost of cleaning solution at approximately $10 a bottle for say a two week supply and the added cost of disposables starts to make sense.
What makes disposable contacts so attractive is the fact they can be worn to bed. There is no need to bother with cleaning if indeed you will be disposing of them in the morning. Of course, this is not a great solution, especially for people with sensitive eyes. It is the sensitivity that can lead to infections, not necessarily the contacts. The best course of action is to just take them out and dispose of them before falling asleep.
Disposable lenses are thinner and more gas-permeable and therefore more comfortable. Indeed some people with terribly sensitive eyes are often pointed in the direction of disposable lenses as they have an unmatched capacity to allow oxygen to reach the eye. Their thin, delicate structure is far from ideal for contacts if they you’re your sole pair. But with a six-month supply of disposables, their thinness is an asset.
It is difficult to build a case against wearing contact lenses. They are more comfortable than glasses and they allow wearers to lead far more active lifestyles. The only major drawback to contact lenses is keeping them clean. The cleaning ritual can be enough to make some potential contact wearers think twice. Asking tired people to laboriously clean their lenses every night prior to bed is asking a lot.
