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Oxygen Delivery...
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GP contacts are made of
special polymers that allow your eyes to breathe. Oxygen is absolutely necessary to the health of your eyes. |
Many
soft contact lenses just don't allow enough oxygen to get through to your eyes. This can lead to corneal problems. |
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Visual
Acuity...
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GP contacts
have superior optics. Since they're firm, they retain their shape better when
you blink, so your eyes don't have to refocus as much. And they are superb for astigmatism or bifocal
needs. |
When
you blink, soft lenses are more likely to distort; your eyes must then refocus, which can
be annoying if you're reading, or detrimental to your performance if you're driving or
participating in sports. |
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Initial
Comfort...
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GP contact lenses require a short adaptation period. |
Soft
lenses are comfortable from just about the moment you put them on. |
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Long-Term
Comfort...
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GP contacts
require almost no water to maintain their shape, so they won't pull the moisture away from your eyes. |
After
a few hours of wear, water-absorbing soft lenses can dry out your eyes, making them itchy
and tired. |
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Durability...
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GP contacts
are made of a firm plastic, so they don't scratch or tear. And they stay clear over time. |
Made
of a gel-like plastic, soft lenses are easy to tear. And protein deposit buildup clouds
the lenses over time. |
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Deposit
Resistance...
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Their
smooth finish and lack of water retention mean they harbor fewer protein deposits from
your tear film. This is healthier and more comfortable for your eyes. |
Since
soft lenses absorb more of your tears, they are more likely to contain protein deposits
from your tears and harbor bacteria. More deposits are scratchy, too. |
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Value...
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GP contacts are much less expensive to maintain; also, they last longer so you don't have
to spend as much on replacements. |
Soft
lenses require significant spending on cleaning supplies; and they don't last as long, so
you buy new lenses more often. |