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The document compares soft contact lenses and hard contact lenses. Soft contact lenses are made of a flexible material similar to cling wrap that absorbs water, making them comfortable to wear. They are available in many prescriptions and can correct vision problems like nearsightedness. Hard contact lenses are more durable since they don't contain water but were previously uncomfortable.

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The document compares soft contact lenses and hard contact lenses. Soft contact lenses are made of a flexible material similar to cling wrap that absorbs water, making them comfortable to wear. They are available in many prescriptions and can correct vision problems like nearsightedness. Hard contact lenses are more durable since they don't contain water but were previously uncomfortable.

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Soft Contact lense Hard Contact lense

Soft contact lenses are made Hard contact lenses, also


of a flexible material that’s known as semi rigid gas
similar to cling wrap and permeables (RGPs) are now
contains a high concentration made of a plastic-like material
of water,
Soft contact lenses are so- As they are rigid in
called as they absorb water, construction, RGP contact
and different types of lenses lenses are customized to fit
can saturate up to 80%. It’s your cornea and often provide
this ability to absorb water clearer, crisper vision as they
that makes soft contact lenses retain their shape better.
so comfortable, and makes
them suitable for wear during
almost all activities.

Soft contact lenses are They are also more durable as


available in almost every type they cannot tear easily and as
of prescription, and can be they do not contain water, a
used to correct myopia, single pair can last for years if
hyperopia and other common proper eye care practices and
conditions. lens solution is used.
Soft contact lenses are first These contact lenses were
choice as they are ultra- often uncomfortable and
comfortable and can’t be felt caused irritation, with many
when worn. Soft lenses can wearers finding they had to
also be discarded daily or switch between prescription
weekly, and are often the glasses and contacts on a
easier option for those who regular basis.
switch between contacts and
prescription glasses on a
regular basis, as they are very
easy to adapt to.
Soft contacts are used to They offer clear, crisp vision
correct myopia, also known as and can correct most
nearsightedness, hyperopia or astigmatism.
farsightedness, astigmatism or
blurred vision, and age related
loss of close-up vision.

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