They are mainly used to correct vision, although they can also be used for those who have just had cataracts, especially if the natural lens around was removed. Contacts can also be used in the treatment of various eye diseases, and scars on the cornea that have been caused by infections or injury. Contact lenses are a great choice for those who have active lifestyles, such as athletes. Overall, your contact fitting and exam will be based on the information that you have provided. During your exam, you ll go through several tests that will let the optometrist know the health and vision of your eyes. Once the exam is finished and your optometrist has the information he needs, you will be a given the prescription to get your contact lenses. Soft contacts on the other hand, have a schedule for replacement. Some may need to be removed every 2 weeks, monthly, or even daily. The more advanced contact lenses, such as Night and Day contacts, will allow you to wear them all day and all night. Just like other contacts however, you will still need to clean them on a regular basis to ensure that the protein is removed. With a few days or a few weeks to practice, you ll be more than comfortable with your lenses. Always keep in mind that no one is perfect, it takes all of us time to get good at it. Below, are a few tips that will help you with inserting and removing your contacts. Putting your contacts in Before you put your hands on your contacts, you should make sure that you clean your hands thoroughly, and that you dry them off. You ll need to make sure that your hands are clean before you handle your contacts, to avoid scratching or damaging the lenses. When you take your contacts out or put them in your eyes, you ll need to handle them - which requires your hands to be clean. Something you may experience with your new contacts is dry eyes. If you like to go to the beach you can rest assured in knowing that the Acuvue advance lenses will keep your eyes protected from the sun while you enjoy the beauty of the beach. Acuvue advance contacts are made from a soft yet flexible material, which makes them a breeze to put in your eyes. There shouldn t any trouble putting them in your eyes, which makes them ideal for anyone who wears contacts.