Aren't soft contact lenses the newest and best technology?

No. When they were first available in 1971, soft contact lenses were a giant leap in technology and comfort over old-style hard contact lenses.

Contact lenses, first marketed in 1978, are a next-generation advancement. New, recently developed materials and designs make them a state-of-the-art option for contact lens wearers, offering sharper vision, better corneal health, longer lens life, and greater ease of care than most soft contacts.