Contact Lens

Contact lenses are an alternative for spectacles and enable the user with a hassle-free experience. It is important to choose the right kind of contact lens and we at Babaji Nethralaya are here to provide you with the best!

What are the types of contacts available?

There are many different types of contact lenses, and it is best to use the one prescribed by the opthalmologist. Some of the ones we offer at Babaji Nethralaya are:

• Silicon hydrogels
• RGP lenses
• Scleral lenses
• Disposable lens

What is the advantage of using a silicone hydrogel lens?

Silicone hydrogel lenses are very porous and hence allow more oxygen, which prevents issues such as hypoxia.

What is an RGP lens?

Rapid gas permeable lenses, also commonly known as RGP lenses, are less rigid and also permeable to oxygen. This ensures that the user does not develop any eye irritation.

What is a scleral lens?

Scleral lenses are prescribed especially to those who have been incompatible or have faced issues in the past with other types of contact lenses.

These lenses are better and have a lot of advantages, such as :

Prevents dry eye syndrome

Lesser side effects

Easy to use