New Contact Lens May Reduce Risk of Eye Infection
In April, there was warnings for contact lens wearers about a dangerous eye fungus spreading across the nation. Monday in Draper a new product was unveiled that could help prevent eye infection in the future.
It's a daily disposable contact lens called Aqua Soft, and it comes in a package thinner than a dime. Not only is the product convenient, it could also dramatically reduce the risk of eye infection.
The secret is in the packaging. A case holds two weeks of contacts; dispensed like breath-strips. When an individual package is opened, the lens pops up, allowing the wearer to insert it without ever touching the inside of the lens, therefore decreasing contamination. Since it is a true daily contact, it is simply thrown away at the end of the day; eliminating the need for solution.
Aqua Soft is predicted to hit the marker in two years. Right now the lowest price on the market for a daily disposable contact is about a dollar a day. Clear Lab thinks it can match that price or go even a little lower.
To reduce the risk of eye infection, here are some simple tips: Don't wear your lenses overnight, keep them fresh by replacing them on schedule, and practice good hygiene.
Filed under Contact Lens, Eye Treatment
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