Soft Contact Lenses

Key features

Soft contact lenses contain a variable percentage of water and mould easily to the shape of the eye, providing an immediate feeling of comfort. They are available in a range of wear options and materials.

Main types

• Daily contact lenses — Disposable, practical and hygienic.
• Monthly contact lenses — Reusable with proper maintenance.
• Silicone hydrogel — Material with high oxygen permeability.

Benefits

• High level of comfort — Soft, soft, hydrated materials.
• Natural adaptation — They mould themselves to the surface of the eye.
• Versatility — Available for short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.
• Wearing schedules — Daily, fortnightly, monthly.

Alternatives and complementary solutions

Depending on visual requirements and the physiology of the eye, soft contact lenses may be used alongside, or replaced by, other types.

• RGP lenses — Rigid gas-permeable lenses, precise and stable.
• Scleral lenses — For specific requirements and irregular corneas.
• Lenses for keratoconus — For specific corneal geometries.
• Hybrid lenses — Firm centre and soft edges.
• Custom lenses — Bespoke designs.

Related technical parameters

To ensure comfort and stability, soft contact lenses must meet specific criteria.

• Base Curve (BC) — Inner curvature of the lens.
• Diameter (DIA) — Total lens size.
• Silicone hydrogel — Material with high oxygen permeability.

Soft lenses and visual functions

Soft contact lenses can correct a range of vision problems, providing natural and stable vision for everyday activities.

• Short-sightedness — Blurred vision when looking at things from a distance.
• Hyperopia — Difficulty focusing at close range.
• Astigmatism — Distorted vision due to irregular curvature.
• Presbyopia — Physiological reduction in the ability to focus at close range.

Isolani Experience

Choosing soft contact lenses requires careful consideration of the relevant parameters, your lifestyle and your visual habits. The Isolani Experience combines a personalised approach, advanced technology and dedicated professional services.

• Personalised eye care advice — Guided selection of the solution best suited to your lifestyle.
• Behavioural Centring — Analysis of real-world visual behaviour for even more accurate personalisation.
• Simulation Room — Testing the lenses under real-world conditions before production.

Ongoing support

Your eyesight needs may change over time. At Isolani Optical Centres, we offer ongoing support, including adjustments, non-medical check-ups and updates to your optical solutions whenever necessary.

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