TOPIC : WAVE TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATION IN MEDICINE

SUB TOPIC : EYEGLAS AND CONTACT LENSES

EYEGLASSES OR CONTACT LENSES

WHICH ARE BETTER

The natural optic wave application in our life is the eye. The eye is an adaptive optical
system comprising of a cornea and a lens. Unlike most optical systems, the crystalline lens of
the eye changes its shapes to focus light from objects over a great range of distances on the
retina. After entering into the eye through the cornea, light is refracted by the cornea and lens.
Accommodation is the process by which the shape of the lens can be altered to change its
power when the eye needs to focus at different distances. The iris is controlling the amount of
light rays enter into its opening which is called pupil by its aperture stop mechanism. This
aperture stop is a very important component an optical system, affecting a wide range of
optical process. The color vision of the human eye is very complex because it involves
simultaneous Interaction of the two eyes, the brain, receptors and a network of neurons. The
eye is sensitive to wavelength, and the human eye has three receptors senses colors which is
absorbed at different wavelengths. Therefore, the wavelength determines the color while the
amplitude determines the brightness of the light charman, 1991).
Not everyone has normal vision. Some people who have problems in their vision, such
as myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and so on. They cannot see clearly if they do not use visual
aids. The most commonly use visual aids are eyeglass and contact lenses. Both of them are
several applications in the light wave technology. Eyeglasses and contact lenses are devices that
co refractive errors in vision. People whose eyes have refractive errors do not see clearly
without glasses, because the light emitted from the objects they are observing does not come
into focus on their retinas. For people who are farsighted, images come into focus behind the
retina; for people who nearsighted, images come into focus in front of the retina. For both, the
result is a blurring of vision Lenses work by changing the direction of light so that images come
into focus on the retina. The greater the index of refraction the lens material and the greater
the difference in the curvature between the two surfaces of the lens, the greater the change in
direction of light that passes through it and the greater the correction
There are eyeglasses and contact lenses pros and cons
CONTACT LENS

Advantages Disadvantages
Contacts conform to the curvature of your eye, Some people have trouble applying a
providing a wider field of view and causing less contact lens to their eye (but proper
vision distortions and obstructions than technique and practice should rectify this
eyeglasses. in most cases).
Contact lenses don't get in the way when playing
Contacts reduce the amount of oxygen
sports and exercising reaching your eye and can cause or
increase the severity of dry eye
syndrome.
Contact lenses won't clash with what you're If you work at a computer often, wearing
wearing. contact lenses will likely contribute to
symptoms of computer vision syndrome.

Contacts typically aren't affected by weather Contacts require proper lens care and
conditions and won't fog up in cold weather like lens case cleaning each day, to avoid
glasses. potentially serious eye infections. If you
can't commit to the care and
recommended replacement cycle of your
contacts, consider daily disposables.
If you want to see how you would look with a If you accidentally fall asleep while
different eye color, you can experiment with wearing daily wear contacts, your eyes
color contact lenses. You can even purchase typically will be dry, gritty, red and
special effect contacts to match your Halloween irritated when you wake. If you find
or fancy dress costume! yourself frequently falling asleep with
your contacts in, consider extended wear
contact lenses some extended wear
contacts are approved for up to 30 days
of continuous wear

Some contact lenses can reshape your cornea

while you sleep. Overnight orthokeratology
(Ortho-k) temporarily corrects myopia, so you
can see clearly the next day without the need for
glasses or contacts.

EYEGLASSES

Advantages Disadvantages

Wearing glasses reduces the need to touch your
eyes, which in turn reduces the likelihood of
irritating your eyes or developing an eye
infection.
Eyeglasses sit about 12mm (about a half
inch) from your eyes, so peripheral vision
can be distorted. Many people also
report difficulty focusing on objects and
blurry vision when they first start wearing
glasses or change prescriptions
 If you have dry or sensitive eyes, glasses won't Some people don't like how they look in
exacerbate the problem like contact lenses can. glasses and feel it detracts from their
facial aesthetics or hides their features.
Eyeglasses generally are cheaper than contact If you have a strong prescription, the
lenses over the long term. You don't need to edges of your lenses may be thick and
replace glasses as often (unless you break them!) unappealing or your glasses might make
and if your prescription changes over time, you your eyes appear unnaturally minified or
may be able to keep your current frames and just magnified
replace the lenses
Frames are fashionable and can speak volumes Eyeglasses can be affected by the
about your personality and style - the look of elements -- your vision can be obstructed
your glasses can make a bold statement or blurred by precipitation collecting on
your lenses or when they fog up in cold
weather.
Glasses offer some protection from Some frames can exert constant pressure
environmental factors such as wind, dust and on your nose and behind your ears,
debris. leading to headaches and general
discomfort

By now, it is probably quite obvious that eyeglasses can often be more cost-effective
than contact lenses. In order to breakdown, the average cost of eyeglasses is approximately
$300, and they do not have to be replaced until the prescription changes. However, it is
recommended to visit an optician and an optician may charge up to $150.The average price of
contact lenses is approximately $50, although other types of contact lenses may cost more. And
many contact lenses have to be replaced on a monthly basis or even more frequently.
Moreover, contact lenses supply also have to be purchased, which also last for a month, and
may cost approximately $15. It can be necessary to visit an optician every year for new
prescription, which means paying the same $150. Thus, the average annual cost of wearing
eyeglasses can be approximately $450 or more, while the average annual cost of wearing
contact lenses may start from $900.
It is easier to wear eyeglasses. They do not cause infection, Irritation or redness, and do
not need to be sterilized. But, eyeglasses happen to be obstructive. They are always visible are
prone to getting fogged up, and for some people place an uncomfortable weight on our face.
Eyeglasses can also get broken or lost if they are not properly taken care of. Unlike glasses,
contact lenses are unobtrusive and can barely be felt even when being worn directly over the
eyes. But, the contact lenses have to be cleaned on a daily basis using solutions that have to be
purchased.
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