Contact Lens

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒntækt lɛnz/

Definitions of contact lens

noun a small, thin, plastic lens worn directly on the cornea of the eye to correct vision

Example Sentences

A1 I wear contact lenses because I have poor eyesight.

A2 She lost her contact lens while swimming in the pool.

B1 It is important to clean your contact lenses regularly to prevent eye infections.

B2 I prefer wearing contact lenses over glasses because they are more convenient for me.

C1 The optometrist recommended a new brand of contact lenses for my sensitive eyes.

C2 After years of wearing contact lenses, I decided to undergo laser eye surgery for permanent vision correction.

Examples of contact lens in a Sentence

formal She decided to switch from glasses to contact lenses for better vision.

informal I always forget to take out my contact lens before going to bed.

slang I can't see anything without my contacts in.

figurative He sees the world through rose-colored contact lenses, always looking for the positive in every situation.

Grammatical Forms of contact lens

• plural: contact lenses
• comparative: more contact lens
• superlative: most contact lens
• present tense: wears contact lenses
• future tense: will wear contact lenses
• perfect tense: has worn contact lenses
• continuous tense: is wearing contact lenses
• singular: contact lens
• positive degree: contact lens
• infinitive: to wear contact lenses
• gerund: wearing contact lenses
• participle: worn contact lenses

Origin and Evolution of contact lens

First Known Use: 1887 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The concept of contact lenses dates back to the 16th century when Leonardo da Vinci sketched the idea of placing a glass lens directly on the cornea to correct vision.

Evolution of the word: The term 'contact lens' was first used in 1887 by German ophthalmologist Adolf Eugen Fick to describe the glass lenses he created to fit directly on the cornea. Over time, contact lenses evolved from glass to plastic materials and became more comfortable and convenient for everyday use.