1.      Question:  I have astigmatism. Can I wear contact lenses?

Answer:  Of course you can!  Over the last two years, improvements have been made on most contact-lenses.  Nearly everyone can now wear contact-lenses.  Soft toric lenses can correct astigmatism; a bifocal contact lens can correct presbyopia, and more and more lenses are available for dry eye sufferers. 

2.      Question:  Are contact lenses uncomfortable?

     Answer:  Not really!  Initially, there might be some slight discomfort, but after a short adaptation time, most people hardly notice that they have contact-lenses in their eyes.

3.    Question:  Can contact lenses get stuck to my eye?

 Answer:  Again not really!  Contact lenses are made to float on the surface of the eye. They do  not stick to the eye.  There is a story that about a welder who accidentally fused contact-lenses to his eyes.  This is an unlikely story.  Of course, without proper care accidents can happen.

4.      Question:  How difficult is it to take care of contact lenses?

        Answer:  Contact-lenses are very easy to take care of.  You can use the one-step system to clean and disinfect your lenses, or you can eliminate cleaning altogether, by using daily disposables or 30-day extended wear contact-lenses.

5.      Question:  Are contact lenses difficult to insert?

Answer:  Just like riding a bike, initially it might appear difficult, but your eye care practitioner and staff will teach you very simple ways to insert and remove your contact-lenses.  Over 80 million people wear contact lenses.

6.       Question: Can contact lenses pop out of my eye?

Answer: Again not really!  In the olden day’s hard contact-lenses used to do this, but today this is a rare occurrence.

7.       Question: Am I too old for contact lenses?

Answer: Never!  With the advent of bifocal contact-lenses, toric contact-lenses and contact-lenses for dry eye sufferers this is a thing of the past.  There is practically a contact lens for nearly every situation.

8.       Question: I’ve heard that contact lenses can be very expensive?

Answer: That’s not true!  Contact-lenses can be even cheaper than a good pair of eyeglasses.  Even disposable contact lenses do not cost much.

9.      Question: I have nonprescription coloured contact lenses.  Can I share them with others?

Answer: Never!  Sharing contact-lenses is an absolute no-no!  This can lead to serious eye

infections .  Remember !  Contact-lenses are medical devices.  They are fitted by your eye care practitioner and are to be cleaned regularly with the appropriate solutions.

10.  Question:  Can I stretch the replacement interval of my disposable contact lenses?

Answer:  It is very important to adhere to the directions of your eye care practitioner. Stretching the replacement interval of your disposable contact-lenses can lead to problems.  If you have any questions, contact your eye care practitioner.

Also see: 10 Ways To Take Care Of Your Contact Lenses