Contact lenses can correct short sight, long sight, astigmatism and presbyopia, and special lenses can restore clear vision in keratoconus and other irregular corneas. The right lens depends on your prescription, eye health and lifestyle, and safe wearing habits matter as much as the lens itself.
| Lens | Good for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daily disposable soft | Most people, occasional wear, allergies | New pair every day; lowest infection risk; no cleaning |
| Monthly or fortnightly soft | Regular wear | Needs daily cleaning and a fresh case; replace on schedule |
| Toric soft | Astigmatism | Weighted to stay in the right position |
| Multifocal soft | Presbyopia (reading) | Distance and near zones; some adaptation needed |
| Rigid gas permeable (RGP) | High astigmatism, early keratoconus | Sharper vision; takes 1 to 2 weeks to get comfortable |
| Scleral and mini-scleral | Keratoconus, corneal scars, severe dry eye | Large lens that vaults over the cornea on a cushion of saline |
| Orthokeratology (night lenses) | Myopia control in children | Worn overnight to reshape the cornea temporarily |
| Bandage lens | Healing after injury or surgery | Fitted by the doctor as treatment, not for vision |
Daily disposable soft lenses have the lowest infection risk because a fresh sterile lens is used every day.
Yes. Toric soft lenses or RGP lenses correct astigmatism.
Yes. RGP, hybrid and scleral lenses usually give much clearer vision than glasses in keratoconus.
Usually 8 to 10 hours for most soft lenses. Follow your fitter's advice and give your eyes lens-free days.
Related: Contact Lens Care Tips, Contact Lens Clinic Ahmedabad, C3R Treatment for Keratoconus.
This leaflet gives general information and does not replace advice from your own eye doctor. Reviewed by Dr. Dhaval Patel, MD (Ophthalmology, AIIMS New Delhi), November 2026.
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