The type for you With there being several different types of contacts available on the market, you should consult with your optician to find out which are the best for you. If you don t have astigmatism, you certainly wouldn t want to get toric lenses. If you don t know anything about contact lenses, you may end up doing your eyes more harm than good. When an individual buys non prescription contacts without going to see an optician, they tend to forget the fact that contacts aren t for everyone. The amount of tears, shape of the eye, and need for correction varies from person to person. To get the right fit, you must consult an optician, as he will need to carefully examine you. Normally, your optician will give you a trial pair of contact lenses to try out, and then check them for fit once they have settled in your eyes. Sometimes, you may need to try out several different pairs before you find the perfect fit. The lens you choose should give you better vision, fit comfortably in your eye, and not do any damage to the cornea. Your optician will tell you what he recommends, which is normally a few hours during the day then take them out. With each passing day, you can wear them for longer periods until your eyes gradually adjust. Another aspect that will take some getting used to, that you don t face with glasses, is knowing how to handle your contact lenses. This technology is considered to be among the best - and ideal for anyone who wants the best for their eyes. Hydraclear is a rich moisture type element that is found throughout the exterior and interior of Acuvue advance contact lenses, helping to give them a soft, silky feel. Once you put a pair of advance lenses in your eyes, you ll notice the benefits of Hydraclear immediately. Hard contacts differ from soft contacts, as the cleaning process is very different. When you purchase your contacts you should also purchase your cleaning solution. Your cleaner is very important, as you must have it with hard contacts. The one thing that hard and soft contact lenses have in common, is the fact that you must wash your hands before you handle either of them.