FAQ's About Contact Lenses
How much is this going to cost me?
The price of contact lenses can vary greatly. If you have a difficult
prescription or need correction for problems like astigmatism, contact
lenses can be fairly expensive. However, if you have no special
requirements, the cost will be significantly less. It really depends
on the type of contacts you buy. Daily disposables can be quite
pricy; oxygen permeables provide a better value. While initially
more expensive, oxygen permeables can last for years and are inexpensive
to care for. They can also accommodate any prescription, no matter
how difficult, because they are custom-made for each individual
wearer.
Can I sleep in my contact lenses?
It depends on the type of lens you're wearing, the composition of
your tear film, your general eye health, and various other factors.
Oxygen permeable contact lenses and certain soft lenses can be slept
in, but always be sure to check with your eye care professional
first.
Can I use contact lenses while playing sports?
Yes, in fact most sports medicine specialists recommend them over
eyeglasses. They can enhance visual skills like depth perception,
peripheral awareness, and eye-hand/eye-foot coordination. And unlike
glasses, contacts offer athletes a competitive advantage because
they stay in place more easily and provide a wider vision field.
Contact lenses also make it easy to wear protective goggles.
Is it OK to swim while wearing contact lenses?
Only if you’re wearing goggles with a firm seal so that water
does not leak inside. If you don’t wear goggles, the contact
lenses may float from your eyes and/or they will absorb the pool
water, one consequence of which may be that they adhere quite firmly
to the eye. If this occurs, it is advisable to leave the lenses
alone for 10-15 minutes until the water in them has been replaced
by natural tears before trying to remove them. Exposing your contacts
to pool water also places you at risk of discomfort due to chlorine
and infection from bacteria or other micro organisms.
I have 20/20 vision, but I wish my eyes were green. Do I need
a prescription for colored lenses?
You don't have to have vision problems to wear colored contacts.
Some people simply want to change their eye color, as colored contacts
can be great fun. It is essential, however, that contact lenses
be professionally prescribed and fitted.
Contact lenses that do not fit correctly or are used in an eye
other than the prescribed eye can cause serious eye problems, potentially
resulting in permanent eye damage.
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