Which of the following describes the primary advantage of soft contact lenses?

The primary advantage of soft contact lenses is their ease of handling. Soft lenses are made from flexible materials that conform to the shape of the eye, making them comfortable to wear and easy to insert and remove. This flexibility allows them to stay in place more reliably, and they typically don’t require the same level of expertise to handle compared to rigid lenses.

While high oxygen permeability is also a benefit of some contact lenses, particularly modern silicone hydrogel types, it is not the defining characteristic of soft lenses as a whole. Similarly, while greater visual acuity can often be achieved with contact lenses, visual clarity largely depends on the prescription and fitting rather than being an inherent quality of soft lenses. The lifespan of soft lenses can vary and is often shorter compared to rigid lenses, making ease of handling the standout feature.