1.   Because soft lenses act like little sponges, they can attract irritants such as smoke in the air.

2.   Because they are larger, soft lenses are less likely to pop out than rigid lenses.

3.   Despite initiating the growth of a multibillion-dollar soft lens industry, Wichterle never became very wealthy from his invention.

4.   Finally, some wearers complain that vision with soft lenses is less sharp than with rigid ones.

5.   In fact, soft lenses made out of new, more pliable materials outnumber all other types by four to one.

6.   In the picture, Sarah is wearing an elegant blue gown and is smiling through the soft lens, her blond hair styled and her eyes sparkling.

7.   Most people now opt for soft disposable lenses that do not require elaborate cleansing.

8.   People who wear soft lenses are required to remove their lenses about three days before the exam.

9.   Soft lenses are also more likely to absorb soaps, lotions and other unwanted residues during handling.

10.   Soft lenses are easier to wear for a number of reasons.