Contact+Lenses

= = Contact Lenses = =

A **contact lens** is a corrective, therapeutic, or cosmetic lens usually placed on the cornea of the eye.

**Therapeutic Contact Lenses**

 * Therapeutic Contact lenses are also called "bandage lenses".
 * They are worn to cure health problems such as eye diseases.
 * Therapeutic lenses are most common after eye surgery.

Corrective Contact Lenses

 * A corrective contact lens is designed to improve vision.
 * A contact correctly focuses of light onto the retina.
 * Conditions correctable with contact lenses include near sightedness, or long sightedness.

Cosmetic Contact Lenses
Cosmetic contact lenses are designed to make the eyes of the user look different. People should never wear cosmetic contact lenses because they cause permanent blindness. Cosmetic contact lenses are absolutely safe and can be used anytime are anywhere.