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Are both sides of a contact lens the same?
Hold a lens near its centre, between the tips of your forefinger and thumb. While squeezing, look at the edge of the lens. If it’s pointing upwards, or if the edges appear to meet, then the lens is the correct way around. If it bends outwards towards your finger and thumb, then the lens is inside out.
Can you use contacts for both eyes?
You won’t have the same prescription in both eyes. One will have a contact for distance vision, and the other will be for seeing up close. This can take a while to get used to. Each eye works on its own.
Which is left and right contact lens?
Nowadays, you will just see the abbreviations RE (right eye) and LE (left eye) rather than the more confusing OD and OS. On your eyeglasses prescription, the information for your right eye (OD) comes before the information for your left eye (OS).
Are contacts eye specific?
Contact lenses are small prescription lenses, worn in “contact” with the eye. They are designed to correct refractive errors and maintain ocular health. They float on the tear film layer on the surface of the cornea. Modern contacts are much more than small eye glass lenses that fit onto your eyes.
Are you wearing your contact lenses the wrong way?
Wearing contact lenses properly is essential for protecting your eyes and receiving the optimal visions enhancing benefits. If you’re worried that you might be wearing your contact lenses the wrong way, talk with your eye doctor. Find out how to best wear and store your lenses to ensure they are the right direction every time.
How can I tell which side of my contact lenses are correct?
Your eyes are precious and hard to replace so don’t mess up. It is generally easier to recognize the left or right contact lens of prescription lenses which have different correction for each eye. With these lenses it is normally possible to see some marks on the lens itself. The marks are not the same for every brands.
Can I swap my contact lenses from one eye to another?
After the first time wearing their contact lenses they must always wear them on the same side because lenses will get the shape of the eye in which they are put. It is preferable to avoid swapping them from one eye to another. Don’t worry there is no risk to harm yourself if you make the mistake but always remember that it is better.
Do soft contact lenses have a front and a back?
The answer is simple; soft contacts do indeed have a front and a back and wearing them the proper way is important for optimal vision. The shape of a contact lens changes slightly when it is turned inside out.