Hydrogel Lentils — instant softness & budget-friendly
Thehydrogel (HEMA & derivatives) is very hydrophilic, often perceived as "very gentle" in pose. It is a common base in daily and some monthly, with often attractive cost.
Benefits
- Initial comfort often very easy.
- Good value for money, ideal for occasional port.
- Availability in spherical, sometimes toroidal And multifocal.
Points of attention
- Lower oxygenation that SiHy → caution with prolonged wear.
- Sensitivity to dehydration (end of the day, air conditioning, screens)
- Protein deposits possible → interview regular
When to choose hydrogel?
- Search for a immediate comfort and of a budget sweet.
- port occasional travels, sport
- If your specialist recommends it for your tear duct profile.
The final choice must be confirmed in the office (adjustment, parameters). Recommended annual check-up: artoptic.ch.
Frequently asked questions
Is the hydrogel sufficient for intensive wear?
Often yes for short durations. For long days, a SiHy may be more suitable (to be confirmed by a specialist).
Daily hydrogels for simplicity?
Yes, the daily Hydrogels offer a maintenance-free routine, convenient for occasional use.
Hydrogel — soft initial feel & good value for money
Hydrogel is very water-rich and is often used as a base when setting up especially soft felt. Often in daily contact lenses and some monthly lenses.
Advantages
- Very easy entry comfort.
- Attractive price, good for occasional wearing.
- Available in spherical, some toric, and multifocal.
To be noted
- Lower oxygen permeability as SiHy.
- Tendency to dehydration Late-day dryness
- Protein deposits possible → regular Care.
When Hydrogel?
- Very simple initial feeling, Budget In sight.
- Occasional Wear.
- Recommendation from the specialist for your tear film.
Hydrogel — immediate comfort & affordable price
Thehydrogel it is very hydrophilic, often perceived as soft at the pose. Widespread among the daily and some monthly.
Advantages
- Initial comfort very easy.
- Price interesting, suitable for occasional use.
- Available in spherical, sometimes toric and multifocal.
Attention
- Lower oxygenation compared to SiHy.
- Dehydration more pronounced (evening dryness).
- Protein deposits → maintenance regular
When to choose hydrogel?
- Immediate comfort and budget content
- use sporadic.
- As indicated by your specialist for your tear film.
Hydrogel — easy initial comfort & budget-friendly
Hydrogel is highly water-loving and often feels très doux upon insertion. Common in quotidien et certains monthly lenses
Pros
- Very easy initial comfort.
- Good value, great for occasional wear.
- Disponible en sphérique, et parfois torique/multifocale.
Cons
- Réduire l'oxygène than SiHy → caution for long-term wear.
- Plus de déshydratation toward the end of the day
- Protéine deposits → regular care needed.
Quand choisir l'hydrogel ?
- Seeking immédiat confort et valeur.
- Scénarios d'usure occasionnelle.
- Lorsque votre praticien vous conseille en fonction de votre profil de déchirure.