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# Lenses

## Common expressions

* contact lenses
* soft / hard lenses
* daily-wear lenses
* colored lenses
* contact lens case
* contact lens solution
* soak your lenses
* wear lenses

## Exercise

### Common expressions

1. I changed from hard lenses to ***soft*** ones about 20 years ago!
2. I'm thinking of trying some ***colored*** lenses. I've always wanted to have blue eyes!
3. I wish I could get lens ***solution*** in smaller bottles for when I travel.
4. I used to use *monthly lenses*. but now use ***daily-wear*** ones. A new pair every day cuts down the risk of infection.
5. You really need to ***soak*** your lenses for at least 6 hours before ***wearing*** them again.