Proclear Contact Lenses - Care Instructions + A Few Of Your Choices

Proclear contact lensesare a special line of soft contact lenses from the CooperVision company. In addition to the Proclear line, CooperVision also makes brands like Avaira, Biofinity, ClearSight, Frequency, and Hydrasoft. Proclear contacts are unique in that they are multi-focal lenses. The Proclear slogan is “Just because you need bifocals doesn't mean you have to wear them.” They give people who need bifocals an alternative, allowing them to go without glasses of any sort.

Using and taking care of contacts

If you have never worn contacts before, Proclear contact lenseswill be a big change for you, but they are also a good transition from glasses to contacts. They are specially designed to allow the eye to breathe and help keep your eye moist. Even if you have worn contacts in the past, you know there are several steps you need to follow when wearing your contacts and for caring for your contacts.

1. Clean up. You need to wash your hands really well, then dry them thoroughly with a lint-free towel. You need to have hands, and especially finger tips, that are clean and free of debris.

2. Ready the work area. You want to be standing in front of a mirror for at least the first couple of times you try to put in contacts. This will help you see where your finger is going, and it will also allow you to look and make sure the contact has gotten into place over the center of your eye.

3. Get ready. You will need to open the package of contacts very carefully. If you go too fast, you can spill the solution the contacts originally came in. Also, you want to choose one eye that you will always start with. If you decide to start with the right eye, open only the package containing the contact that corresponds with the correct prescription for the right eye. This will be your starter eye. You will start with this eye when putting in and taking out your contacts every single time. This will prevent any mixups from happening. This will help to keep you from putting the wrong contact in the wrong eye if you have different prescription for each eye.

4. Get help. Before you try to put contacts in yourself, you should have a professional show you how it is done. They will be able to offer helpful hints and tips for putting your Proclear contact lenses inwithout damaging your eyes or your contacts.

5. Remove your contacts. At the end of the day, you will need to take your contacts out. You do not want to sleep in them, as they could damage your eyes. It is also uncomfortable to fall asleep in your contacts. Again, before touching your eyes or your contacts, you should wash your hands.

6. Store your contacts. You will want to store your Proclear contact lensesin a protective case. You will also need contact lens solution to put in the case with your contacts. You will store each contact in a separate compartment of the case. Many cases are already labeled R and L for your right and left contacts. Another hint is that you should take your contacts out in the same order you put them in. If the right contact went in first, the right contact would be the contact you would also want to take out first.

Warnings

Your eyes are extremely sensitive and extremely important. You should be sure to take extra care when doing anything around or to your eyes. There are several points to be ware of when you are dealing with contacts.

1. Dry or itchy eyes—If your eyes start to feel dry or itchy, you should first try to use rewetting drops. These drops usually come in a small dropper bottle. Two or three drops directly into the eye can help moisten the eyes to alleviate the discomfort. If the drops do not help, you should immediately take the contacts out.

2. Other discomfort—There are many other ways your eyes might become uncomfortable. These including burning, stinging, or other irritation. At any of these signs of irritation or discomfort, you should take the contacts out. If you have an eye problem, your contacts can make that problem worse by irritating the problem and even cause infections, which you certainly want to avoid.

3. Remove your Proclear contact lenseswhen you sleep. Even if you are just taking a nap, you want to take your contacts out. Having contacts in your eyes while you sleep can scratch your eyes, and they will cause your eyes to be extremely dry when you wake up.

4. Follow your doctor's and the manufacturer's instructions. If your doctor's instructions differ from those of the manufacturer, be sure to ask your eye care professional about the discrepancy. Your doctor may have a specific reason for giving you instructions that vary from the standard directions. If you are unsure about a particular aspect of the directions, be sure to get clarification from your doctor. He is there to help you, and he is concerned about the well being of your eyes.

5. Do not share your contacts. You should never wear contacts that someone else has already worn. Likewise, no one else should wear or even try on contacts that you have already worn.

6. Dizziness—Your new contacts may make you feel a little off balance. If you are used to wearing glasses, you might feel thrown off by contacts because they are so much closer to your eyes, they can have a significant change in your eyesight but also your balance.

Buying Proclear contact lenses

Typically, your eye doctor will have a selection of contacts on hand so he can give you a trial pair when you come in for your fitting. He may also have extras available for you to purchase. Most of the time, though, your eye doctor will have to order boxes of contacts for you to wear when it is time to toss out your trial pair. If you would rather not order the contacts through your doctor, you can also order them at other stores. Walmart and Target have eye care centers that will gladly order contacts for you. Sometimes, these places will have a discount if you order a certain quantity of boxes. Additionally, the CooperVision website offers rebate coupons for you to print out, fill in, and mail to receive money back when you order certain quantities of Proclear contact lenses.

You will find it is also easy to order Proclear contact lensesonline. All you need is your prescription and your doctor's contact information. Places like 1 800 Contacts and even Walgreens online can take your information, contact your doctor, then deliver your lenses to your home address. No matter where you buy your lenses, you can expect to pay between $30 and $40 per box. You will sometimes get discounts for buying multiple boxes—usually four or eight boxes—and you can also get rebates from the doctor, from the CooperVision and Proclear website, and/or from the place you actually choose to buy your contacts from.

Some Options

1.  Proclear 1 Day

If you’re interested in trying out some disposable contact lenses, this is what you would go for.  You can get 90 lenses in a box for $57.95 over at ACLens, if you buy 4 or more boxes that is.  These contact lenses are designed to be soft and comfortable, so comfortable in fact that one of the reviewers of this on the ACLens website mentions that she can wear them for 14+ hours easily and even forget that she’s wearing them.

2.  Proclear Compatibles

If you’re the type of contact lens wearer that is constantly experiencing discomfort due to dryness while wearing contacts, these lenses are made specifically for you.  These are made from a soft lens material and they have increased moisture retention which provides more comfort while you’re wearing them. 

There is also some phosphorylchloline technology in these that helps reduce the build up of dirt and other deposits on the lenses, this is also responsible for them retaining more moisture.  All of this enables you to wear these lenses comfortably and without any issue.  These are $26.95 if you buy more than 4.

3.  Proclear Toric

If you need to correct astigmatism as well as near sightedness and farsightedness all at once, you’re going to want to look into toric lenses.  These will be a bit more expensive than regular lenses, these go for $43.95 if you pick up 4 again. 

One reviewer mentions that she uses a computer all day and can hardly ever notice these lenses while they wear them.  They take them out at night and change them every 3-4 weeks and that system seems to work out for them.

These are great lenses to be wearing if dryness and discomfort are issues for you and of course if you have the need of toric lenses.

In conclusion, choosing Proclear contact lensescan be very beneficial for you. Not only will they help you see better, but they also give you a comfortable, affordable alternative to glasses and bifocals. They are specially designed to provide your eyes with a breathable way to see. As long as you follow your directions and take good care of both your contacts and your eyes, you will be very happy with the end result. If you are careful and listen to your eyes and your eye doctor, your contacts will become second nature, and you will be surprised you ever wore glasses!