Contact lenses have been a total game changer for all of us with weak eye sights. We can just pop on a pair and go about our business without any of the drawbacks of wearing glasses such as:

• Foggy glass when stepping out of the air conditioner,
• The merest touch making the glass all smudgy,
• The ever-present chance of forgetting to put on glasses after washing the face,
• The absolute horror of playing sports with glasses, and most importantly,
• Being near blind in the pool!
  

With contacts, however, all these worries are a thing of the past! And with Australian colored contacts we can even do all this in style.

It isn’t easy deciding to put something inside your eyes though, and everyone has questions.

Here are the most commonly asked questions along with comprehensive answers:

Frequently Asked Questions

1.     How long does it take to get used to something being literally in your eye?

How long it takes for contacts to be comfortable also depends on the type of lenses that you are opting to wear. Hydrogel or silicone hydrogel contact lenses become easy to wear almost immediately.

The harder varieties such as rigid gas permeable contact lenses take some time to get used to.

2.     How difficult is it to take care of contact lenses?

Taking care of contact lenses is actually pretty simple. It’s more a matter of developing the proper routine and then sticking to it. There are easy steps that need to be adhered to, such as:

• Always washing hands thoroughly prior to handling contacts.
• Having trimmed fingernails to avoid puncturing the lens.
• Changing the solution of the contacts after every use to avoid any infections.
• Sticking to the wearing schedule, i.e. never use lenses more than the life for which they were intended.

As you can observe, all these steps are simple and easy. There’s nothing inherently difficult about wearing and caring for contacts. However, the way you do it can lead to it being a successful journey for you. Adhering to principles, following all rules regarding caring for the hygiene of lenses will lead to a long, happy relationship!
 

3.     Can everyone wear contacts? Or is there an age before which it is not recommended?

Contact lenses can typically be worn by just about everyone. Most people begin use in early teens. Your attitude and sense of responsibility matters more with regards to this particular issue than age.
 

4.     How long can contact lenses be worn safely?

There are different types of contact lenses according to requirements of an individual. For instance, there are extended wear options for those that use contacts for longer periods of time.

Then there are options for dailies and disposables and so on and so forth. So the period you wear your lenses for should typically and preferably adhere to these timelines.

5.     Is it necessary to use solution for cleaning contacts? Can I use water instead?

This is a firm no! Contacts should always be thoroughly rinsed with solution only! The lenses are designed to absorb that solution which contains necessary ingredients for safe use of contact lenses.
 

6.     Are contact lenses safe to wear during sports?

Not only do contact lenses come in different colors to provide us with a range of options to choose from, they are also incredibly handy and practical when used for sports and in routine life.

Australian colored contacts provide us with something to cater for everyday – be it functions, routine life or sports!

Contact lenses stay in place during vigorous activities such as jumping or running. When you compare this to glasses, you jump and then search for your glasses, because surely they’ve fallen off! A ball hits you in the face, and voila! Now you have a pair of smashed glasses.

Contacts are able to overcome all these problems in a jiffy. Sports vision doctors also concur that the best corrective option for athletes is contact lenses for sure!

7.     Do I need a prescription for contacts?

For a good experience, you need to get assessed prior to purchasing contacts. The correct way to begin using contacts is to take an appointment with your eye care practitioner.

They will help you decide the specifics of buying contacts. While this sounds like a complex procedure, the theory behind it is quite simple. Every eye is different and thus one form of contacts can’t fit all – an eye care practitioner can help you properly measure the need for vision correction as well as determine what type of contacts would be best suited for your eye and wear requirements.

Contact lenses can prove to be a huge blessing, if used with proper care. Be wise!

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