Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wear contacts longer than my prescription says?
No.
Don't go beyond what your eyecare practitioner tells you for your optimal eye heath. Not replacing contacts on time can lead to an eye infection, dry, itchy, red eyes, and blurry vision from the proteins and other debris your lenses will inevitably collect over time.
Don't go beyond what your eyecare practitioner tells you for your optimal eye heath. Not replacing contacts on time can lead to an eye infection, dry, itchy, red eyes, and blurry vision from the proteins and other debris your lenses will inevitably collect over time.
Can contacts get lost behind the eye?
No.
The inner surface of the eyelids has a thing, moist lining called the conjunctiva. At the back of the eyelids, the conjunctiva folds back and becomes the outer covering of the white part of the eyeball. The continuous nature of the conjunctiva from the eyelids to the eyeball makes anything getting behind the eye a physical impossibility.
The inner surface of the eyelids has a thing, moist lining called the conjunctiva. At the back of the eyelids, the conjunctiva folds back and becomes the outer covering of the white part of the eyeball. The continuous nature of the conjunctiva from the eyelids to the eyeball makes anything getting behind the eye a physical impossibility.
Can I use water to clean my contacts?
No.
You cannot use tap water on your contact lenses or in your lens case. Tap water can contain microorganisms that cause serious eye infections. Instead, use the solution recommended by your eyecare practitioner.
You cannot use tap water on your contact lenses or in your lens case. Tap water can contain microorganisms that cause serious eye infections. Instead, use the solution recommended by your eyecare practitioner.
Contact lenses are expensive.
False.
The price varies depending on your prescription, the type of contacts you choose, and where you buy them. Other factors include manufacturer rebates, discounts for buying a year's supply at once, and how frequently you need new ones.
The price varies depending on your prescription, the type of contacts you choose, and where you buy them. Other factors include manufacturer rebates, discounts for buying a year's supply at once, and how frequently you need new ones.
Can only adults can wear contact lenses?
No.
Physically, a child's eyes can can tolerate contacts at a very young age. If you are considering contacts for your child, take a look at how they handle other responsibilities. Typically, youngsters who are highly motivated to wear lenses will adapt well to them.
Physically, a child's eyes can can tolerate contacts at a very young age. If you are considering contacts for your child, take a look at how they handle other responsibilities. Typically, youngsters who are highly motivated to wear lenses will adapt well to them.