Edge Contact Lens

Edge contact lenses are a brand from Ocular Sciences. This company is headquarter at Concord, California and was incorporated in 1985. Later, Ocular sciences were purchased by Cooper Vision, world's second largest contact lens manufacturer, in 2004. Some of the lenses manufactured by Ocular Sciences include Biomedics 60, ProActive, SmartChoice, UltraFlex, Sunsoft and Luncelle. These products are sold globally.

Various lenses offered in the Edge Catalogue are Edge III 55, Edge III DW, Edge III ProActive, Edge III ProActive XT and Edge III Thin DW. Learn more about the salient features of Edge Contact Lens from the discussion below.

Edge Conventional lenses

Edge III 55, Edge III DW and Edge III Thin DW are the conventional Edge lenses. They can last for a year before being replaced. They need to be sterilized regularly with enzymatic solution. Sterilizing is very important against infection through contact lens.

They are made from 62% polymer (Polymacon) and rest is water. Edge III contact lens being extended wear lens can be worn while sleeping as well. Edge III conventional lens are available as one lens in a vial immersed in 0.9% buffered saline solution.

Edge Disposable Lenses

Edge III ProActive and Edge III ProActive XT are monthly replacement disposable contact lenses from Edge brand of contact lenses. They are more permeable thus allowing moisture and air to move through the lens. This makes them easier to wear. Edge III ProActive lens can be worn at a stretch for 30 days. Once removed, they need to be disposed.

Disposable lens saves time from the hassle of removing and disinfecting the lens. Edge III ProActive lenses are made from 62% polymer and 38% water. Edge III ProActive lens comes in a box of 3 sterile hydrophilic lenses immersed in saline solution.

Cutting Edge Technology

Edge brand of contact lens are manufactured though Ocular Sciences unique lens manufacturing technology. This dry casting method of manufacturing lens enables uniform thickness of lens. Edge contact lenses are thinner and hence more comfortable to wear than other leading contact lens manufacturer.

Availability

Edge Contact Lenses are marketed directly to eye care professionals, leading retail chains and big selling optical stores. This helps in saving costs and makes Edge lenses cheaper. Edge Contact lenses are also available for sales on the internet. Care should be exercised in choosing the right online store.