There is a wide variety of contact lenses and the price varies by type. You’re free to find the best deal possible because you can use your prescription to buy contacts from a provider of your choice. Keep in mind that some vision plans and insurance policies may provide coverage for contact lenses.

While dryness or redness used to be common complaints for contact wearers, new technology and materials allow the eye to receive more oxygen and stay moist. As a result, contacts are more comfortable than ever, even with contacts designed to be worn for extended periods.

These days you can choose from a variety of contact lens types with features that meet your needs. For example, daily contacts require no cleaning, while some extended use contacts can even be worn when sleeping. Once you have your prescription, your contacts are also easier to get from the source that’s most convenient to you.

Toric contacts are made specifically to correct astigmatism, and they’re available in a variety of options, including colored lenses.

Bifocal and multifocal contacts are also available if you need vision correction at multiple distances.