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How do I know if I can wear contacts?
Can Anyone Wear Contacts?
- Are susceptible to repeated eye infections.
- Suffer from severe dry eyes.
- Work or live in a place that exposes you to large amounts of dust or smoke.
- Have severe allergies.
- Need special lenses due to a certain eye condition (for example keratoconus)
Who is not suitable for contact lenses?
Not everyone who needs glasses wants to wear contacts, but nine out of 10 people who want to wear them can wear contacts. However, contact lenses may not be a good option for people who: Have had repeated eye infections. Suffer from severe allergic reactions.
How bad does your eyes have to be to get contacts?
Severe dry eye syndrome can cause not only significantly uncomfortable contact lens wear, but it can put a person at risk of corneal scarring and potential infection. However, mild to moderate dry eye patients can usually wear contact lenses, at least part of the time.
Can a 17 year old wear contact lenses?
There’s no “right age” to begin wearing contact lenses. If you feel your child can responsibly care for lenses, then they’re ready. If your teen is talking about contacts, and generally likes to try new things, that indicates they will probably have success with contact lenses.
Can a 15 year old wear lenses?
There’s no “right age” to begin wearing contact lenses. It’s more about your child’s level of responsibility. If you feel your child can responsibly care for lenses, then they’re ready. If you still need help determining whether your child is ready for contact lenses, talk to your eye care professional.
Who should not wear contact lenses?
Unfortunately, not everyone can wear contact lenses. There are many reasons certain individuals are unable to wear contact lenses. It may be due to a health condition such as dry eye syndrome or the shape of their eye just doesn t allow for them to be able to wear contact lenses.
What are the best type of contact lenses to wear?
The Best Contact Lenses Compared Proclear Compatibles Contact Lenses. Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear Plus Contact Lenses. Ciba Vision Air Optix Contact Lenses. Acuvue Advance Contact Lenses. Dailies AquaComfort Plus Contact Lenses. 1-Day Acuvue TruEye Contact Lenses. ProClear 1-Day Contact Lenses. FreshLook One Day Contacts. 1-Day Acuvue Moist Contact Lenses.
Why do people wear contact lenses instead of glasses?
Wearing glasses reduces the need to touch your eyes, which in turn reduces the likelihood of irritating your eyes or developing an eye infection. If you have dry or sensitive eyes, glasses won’t exacerbate the problem like contact lenses can. Eyeglasses generally are cheaper than contact lenses over the long term.
What is the most comfortable contact lens?
Bausch and Lomb Ultra Contact Lens