6 myths about contact lenses debunked
Heard all sort of things about contact lenses? Let us help you separate fact from fiction.
“A contact lens will get lost behind my eyes.”
This is impossible – the conjunctiva, a thin membrane, covers the white of the eyes and connects to the inside of the eyelid so a contact lens can never get lost behind the eye.
“Contact lenses are uncomfortable.”
There is a period of adjustment for some, but it won’t take long for you to get the hang of wearing contacts. Soon you won’t even notice you’re wearing contacts. If you do experience discomfort, there are a number of different types of lenses and remedies that can help so always speak to your eye care professional if you are experiencing problems.
“It’s too much of a hassle to take care of contact lenses.”
You can clean and disinfect your lenses simple using a one-bottle multi-purpose solution. Your eye care doctor will take your through the steps – it’s really quite easy once you know it. Or you can eliminate the need to care for lenses altogether by wearing daily disposable contacts.
“Wearing contact lenses causes eye problems.”
While it’s true that wearing contact lenses can increase your risk of certain eye problems, if you follow all your optometrists care instructions then wearing contacts is perfectly safe.
“I can’t wear contact lenses.”
There have been great advances in contact lens technology so most people can wear contacts nowadays. For people with presbyopia, there’s bifocal contact lens and people who have astigmatism can wear toric soft lenses. Ask your optometrist for the range of options.
“I’m too old to wear contact lenses.”
There are no age limits when it comes to contact lenses! There are now plenty of lens options including bifocal or varifocal lenses and those specially designed for dry eyes.