Being able to clearly see is a sense that many people take for granted. If you have recently started to notice that you are having problems seeing, you might need to get corrective lenses. Unfortunately, people are often misinformed about contact lenses.

Myth: Contact Lenses Will Always Irritate Your Eyes

It is a common assumption among many people that contact lenses will always irritate their eyes or be uncomfortable over time. After the first day or two of wearing the contacts, you should adjust to wearing them. If you start to experience severe irritation or discomfort from wearing the contacts, you should visit your eye care professional as there may be a problem with them. For example, it is possible for contacts to suffer slight tears, which could be very irritating to the eyes. When this type of damage has occurred, the contact lens will need to be replaced.

Myth: You Will Have To Spend A Lot Of Time Cleaning And Caring For Your Contacts

Modern contact lenses are extremely low-maintenance. To care for your contact lenses, you will simply need to make sure to clean them on a daily basis and ensure they are kept in their protective case when you are not wearing them. By taking these steps, you will limit the risk of the contacts becoming torn or excessively dry, which will help them to last for as long as possible.

Myth: It Is Always Safe To Sleep In Your Contact Lenses

Many people may struggle with remembering to remove their contact lenses at the end of the day. However, it is important to note that not all contact lenses are safe to wear while you sleep. When you sleep in contacts that are not designed for this purpose, you may inadvertently damage both the contact and your eye. If you struggle with remembering to remove your contacts before sleeping, you should consider upgrading to sleep safe contacts.

Myth: Your Contact Lens Prescription Will Never Change

A frequent misconception is that a patient will only need to be fitted for contacts once. However, it is possible for the shape and contours of the eye to slightly change, and a person's visual acuity may continue to degrade as they age. For these reasons, you should regularly update your contact prescription. Otherwise, you may find that your contacts are not fully correcting your vision problem. Luckily, the process of having your vision tested and eye measurements taken can be completed within an hour for most patients.