Contact lenses are an effective way to correct refractive errors and give you better visual clarity. They are also convenient to use. Nevertheless, some people hesitate to give contacts a try due to misconceptions surrounding them.
Read on as your optical care specialist from Alderwood Optical and Canyon Park Vision Clinic dispels some common myths about contact lenses.
Myth 1: Contacts Are Difficult to Insert and Remove
Contact lenses may seem intimidating at first, but with a little practice you’ll soon get used to them. Rest assured that we’ll give you a step-by-step demonstration on how to correctly put them on and remove them. We may even ask you to re-demonstrate the steps before leaving the clinic to make sure you feel confident about using them.
Myth 2: Contacts Are Uncomfortable to Wear
Your eyes may need some time to adjust to the feeling of your contact lenses. Soon, though, you’ll barely notice them. In fact, most regular contact lens users share that they sometimes forget they’re wearing their contacts. Your eye doctor explains that certain contact lenses, like hybrid ones, are designed to be more comfortable.
Myth #3: Contact Lenses Are Hard to Take Care of
On the contrary, cleaning contact lenses simply involves observing proper hygiene techniques and using your prescribed lens solution. Some types of contact lenses, particularly daily disposable ones, do not even require any aftercare. They’re meant to be used only once so you can just dispose them at the end of the day.
Myth #4: Contact Lenses Often Cause Eye Complications
Your optometrist explains that contact lens-induced infections are often a result of the user’s failure to observe proper hygiene when handling their contacts. As long as you wash your hands thoroughly before handling your contacts and follow the replacement schedule, your risk of infection is extremely low.
If you have any further questions about contact lenses, call us at (425) 771-8472 for Alderwood Optical or (425) 485-0430 for Canyon Park Vision Clinic. You may also complete our form to request an appointment. We serve Bothell, WA, and nearby communities.