Light sensitivity and contact lenses

14 فبراير 2023
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Light sensitivity and contact lenses


Some suffer from excessive sensitivity to light, so the solution was to resort to sunglasses.

Of course, this solution works for everyone, whether they use contact lenses of all kinds or .not


Specifications of contact lenses


Contact lenses provide oxygen permeability that varies according to the type of lens and the .duration of use for which they are designed


The percentage of water in the lens also varies


And of course transparent lenses are more


.permeable to oxygen and more water-containing


Frequently Asked Questions


Some people wonder if contact lenses can block .harmful rays


The answer is yes, contact lenses of all kinds .provide protection from ultraviolet rays


But it does not provide protection from blue rays, .or what is known to some as Blue Cut


? Do colored lenses block light


Of course not, because the pupil opening is .transparent, which causes light to enter the eye


It blocks ultraviolet rays, but does not block the .passage of light


What is the solution to reduce the intensity of light?


Johnson & Johnson designed a special type of ACUVUE weekly lenses


Acuvue Oasis Transition, which discolors when exposed to the sun


Which makes the lens darker and in return blocks


.the light and comfort to the eye



But it is useless during night driving because it is .due to its transparency


So The solution remains to use glasses with lenses designed to protect from lights and with layers of protection from blue and ultraviolet rays.


.In addition, it relieves light stress for its user


.Miraat Opticals wishes you good health