More BrandsOne of the things that make contact lenses so popular is the convenience they provide for sports participants. Lenses have made it possible for people with visual problems to pursue their passion and even compete professionally in sports where poor sight would otherwise be a problem. Wearing glasses is fine, but is impractical for many sports. So which contact lens types represent the best choice for athletes?
According to an article in the current issue of Contact Lens Spectrum, daily disposable contacts are the number one choice for athletes. They have a number of advantages, key among them being maximum visual performance and minimum risk of infection. This type of lenses is available in a good range of prescriptions and is associated with very high levels of comfort. Moreover, daily disposable lenses offer great convenience: users do not need care solutions and storage cases, which makes these lenses very attractive in terms of cost.
Second place goes to bi-weekly or monthly lenses. They trump the previous category in the matter of prescription range, which actually makes them the first choice for athletes with higher prescriptions. On the other hand, bi-weekly and monthly lenses cannot compete with daily disposables on convenience since users will require care solutions and storage cases.
Orthokeratology lenses for overnight vision correction rank at number three, their main advantage being convenience. These lenses are only worn at night, meaning they are the perfect answer for athletes who prefer not to wear contacts during the day. However, orthokeratology lenses are not suitable for all prescriptions and that is their biggest disadvantage.
