The lenses Council reports that 26 million Americans wear contact. Among lenses wearers, approximately 80% wear the soft type and 18% wear rigid gas-permeable lenses. The Council reports that about 11% of lenses wearers, approximately 2.8 million people, are under 18.InfantsThere are few durasoftcolorscontactlens instances when corrective lenses--lenseses or durasoftcolorscontactlens contacts--are durasoftcolorscontactlens prescribed for infants. However, when an infant develops cataracts , a condition known as infantile durasoftcolorscontactlens aphakia, contact may be prescribed following surgery. In 1993, the Journal durasoftcolorscontactlens of the American Medical Association reported that contact were safe and effective for use with infants following cataract surgery. Routine care of the lenses was easily learned by the baby''s parents or caregivers.

(Lenses made from polycarbonate, the durasoftcolorscontactlens same type of plastic used for the space shuttle windshield, are about 50 times stronger than other lens materials.) Also, people at risk of receiving electric shock should avoid metal frames.People employed in certain occupations durasoftcolorscontactlens may be prohibited from wearing contact, or may be required to wear safety eyewear over the contact. Some occupations, such as construction or auto repair, may require safety lenses and safety frames. Physicians and employers should be consulted for recommendations. Description Eyes are examined by optometrists (O.D.) or by ophthalmologists (M.D. or D.O.--doctor of durasoftcolorscontactlens osteopathy). Prescriptions, if necessary, are then given to patients for glasses. durasoftcolorscontactlens The glasses are generally made by an optician. A separate lenses-fitting exam is necessary if the patient wants contact, because an lenses prescription is not the same as a lenses prescription.