Enhancing Sports Performance with Specialty Contact Lenses

Eyeglasses can make it hard to participate in most sports. Apart from the risk of breaking or falling off, the frame can obstruct an individual’s peripheral view. Contact lenses are the best option for individuals who exercise or live an active lifestyle. They are comfortable and provide a wider field of view, creating a competitive advantage.
 

Daily wear lenses are a convenient vision correction option. Learn how to enhance sports performance with specialty contact lenses.
 

Specialty Contact Lenses

Lens manufacturers design specialty contact lenses for individuals with unique vision or corneal conditions. People who find conventional contact lenses uncomfortable can wear the lenses. The materials and designs enhance comfort while providing clear vision.
 

They are ideal for people with conditions such as keratoconus, astigmatism, dry eye syndrome, and presbyopia. People who have undergone eye surgery and those with small or large pupils can benefit from these lenses. The custom-designed lenses can help to enhance sports performance.
 

Rigid Gas-Permeable Lenses

Sports enthusiasts looking for multiple-wear contacts can benefit from customized rigid gas-permeable lenses (RGPs). The lenses are stronger and larger than conventional soft contacts, which helps to keep away debris.
 

Their rigidity works with the eye’s shape, making them ideal for people with corneal abnormalities. They allow oxygen to reach the eye and help to retain moisture, preventing eye dryness. Custom-made lenses rest snugly on the eye surface, reducing the risk of dislodging during contact sports.
 

Hybrid Contact Lenses

Some people find RGP lenses uncomfortable. It takes longer to get used to rigid lenses than soft lenses. Fortunately, you can get the best of both worlds with hybrid contact lenses. Hybrids have a rigid, gas-permeable middle surrounded by a soft “skirt”. They combine the clear vision of RGPs with soft contacts’ comfort. Their larger size means less risk of a lens falling out during sports.
 

Lens Tints and UV Protection

Custom-tinted lenses can help to improve contrast and reduce glare during sports. A sports vision specialist can recommend lenses that filter light rays for enhanced visual comfort. Amber and grey-green are the most popular tints, but you can choose your preference. Custom contact lenses provide UV protection but only protect the area they cover. You need UV-blocking eyeglasses for complete protection during outdoor events.
 

Benefits of Contact Lenses for Sports

Contact lenses can provide improved vision during sports or recreational activities. Benefits of the lenses include:
 

·      Improved peripheral vision.

·      A wide, unobstructed field of view.

·      Less likely to break and injure the eye.

·      They remain clear in all weather and do not fog up.

·      They provide stable vision as they do not move about.

·      You can wear them comfortably with sports goggles, headgear, and other safety devices.
 

If you get daily disposable contacts, you will not have to worry about cleaning and storage. You wear the lenses during the game and throw them away.
 

Contact lenses are a convenient vision correction option, whether you are involved in sports. They offer natural vision without the changes in image size that eyeglasses often create. If you do not want to clean lenses every time you wear them, choose daily disposables.
 

For more on enhancing sports performance with specialty contact lenses, visit HineSight Vision Care. Our office is in Flowood, Mississippi. Call (601) 519-4466 to book an appointment today.