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What are soft contact lenses?

April 26, 2017contact lenses soft

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What are soft contact lenses?

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Soft contact lenses are made from a type of plastic called hydrogels, which are hydrophilic (water-loving). This uptake of water allows oxygen to pass through the lens and into the eye. Soft contact lenses can very from 30% water content to 80% water content and this means they are flexible to varying degrees. This property of soft lenses also allows them to be more comfortable and easier to insert and remove.