Common Myths about Contact Lenses

For those who use contact lenses, they are an essential part of everyday life. They help with seeing things clearly, and many contact lens users will happily wear contact lenses every day, or continuously if the lens type is applicable.

However those who have never used contact lenses get weirded out or overwhelmed by the idea of putting foreign objects in their eyes.
Those who have never used contacts before often end up hearing common myths about contact lenses.

We bust those myths in this blog post so you can begin wearing contact lenses with confidence!

1 – Contact Lenses are unsafe

Since many contact lens wearers experience allergies or eye infections, this leads to the myth that contact lenses are not safe and can put your eye health at risk.

The fact is eye issues that are commonly associated with contact lenses are not caused by the lenses but due to incorrect wear practices and poor hygiene.

If you follow the instructions given by your doctors regarding cleaning, storage and general wear and use of the contact lenses, your eyes will not have any problems.

2 – Contact Lenses can get lost behind your eye

Sounds scary, doesn’t it? Luckily, this is definitely untrue!
The inside of your eyelids are connected by a membrain that makes it impossible for anything – including a contact lens to slip behind your eyes.

3 – Contact Lenses Are Not For Everyone

If you have ever been told you can’t use contact lenses because you have astigmatism, presbyopia or vision that is just TOO poor, well we are sorry to say but you have been lied to.

These days, anyone can wear contact lenses.
If you suffer from Astigmatism, your optometrist can write you a script for Toric Lenses
And presbyopia sufferers can get a script for Multifocal Lenses