How long does it take for your vision to adjust to contacts?

Most professionals will tell you that you can expect it to take as long as two weeks to get adjusted to your new lenses. Here is a look at a few tips to help smooth the transition to wearing contacts and when you may need a little extra help from your eye doctor.

When will new contacts stop being blurry?

When you don’t have the correct prescription for your contact lenses, the light rays do not focus on the retina, leaving you with blurry vision. A new prescription can take care of this problem — though it may take a week or two to adjust to the new prescription, during which time you may experience some blurriness.

Why do my contacts feel blurry?

Dirty lenses are one of the leading causes of blurry contacts. Many people who wear contacts wear them for longer than is recommended, which can lead to protein deposits on the lenses. These deposits can blur your vision, and can also cause major health issues.

How can I make my contacts clearer?

Tilt your head back and see if the contact is stuck to your eyelid. Add some saline solution to your eye to loosen the lens and remove it. If you frequently wake up to blurred vision, make sure you remove your contact lenses before you go to bed. Wear your glasses as much as possible and try another brand of contacts.

Why can’t I see as well with my contacts?

Why do I get blurry vision when I wear my contacts? The most common reasons for blurry vision with contacts are an outdated prescription, a new prescription you haven’t adjusted to yet, wearing your contacts for too long, contacts that don’t fit correctly, and allergies.

Can contacts always feel?

When a contact lens is correctly fitted you shouldn’t feel it at all. They are designed to be comfortable and fit snugly. If you do notice any burning or irritation when wearing contacts, there may be a bit of debris or fiber that has been caught between your eye and the lens.

What happens if you put your contact in backwards?

Inserting a contact lens the wrong way round doesn’t just make the lens ineffective at correcting vision. It can be an uncomfortable experience, and may cause damage to your eye if worn for long periods of time.