What is the age limit for wearing contact 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.

Can glasses prescription be used for contact lenses?

Can I use my glasses prescription for contacts? Contact lens and glasses prescriptions are not the same. A contact lens must match the size and shape of your eye. Therefore, a prescription for contact lenses contains information like base curve and diameter, as well as brand.

Can you wear contact lenses if you have a cataract?

Contact lenses can be a preferable option for many people, but there are some eye health issues and visual conditions that require certain precautions when wearing these lenses. Wearing contact lenses after you have had cataracts removed surgically is not an issue as long as the eyes have had enough time to heal.

Do I need a contact lens fitting if I already wear contacts?

Usually eye doctors prefer to assess the fit of the lens after you’ve worn it for a few hours. Most contacts look and feel great when they are first inserted, but after a few hours of wear can be very different. That is why in most cases a follow up contact lens check is important.

Do contact lenses affect eye pressure?

The answer is yes, it could work. In fact, it already has worked. According to the researchers, contact lenses with lower dose films delivered the same amount of eye pressure reduction as standard latanoprost drops, while lenses delivering higher doses offered better pressure reduction than the drops.

How old do you have to be to stop wearing contacts?

There is no maximum age limit to when you have to stop wearing contact lenses. You’ll find, however, that your prescription requirements may change. There are certain age-related eye conditions such as presbyopia that will require you to wear multifocal contact lenses to be able to read and see.

How long can you wear contact lenses while you sleep?

Some soft contact lenses can be worn for up to 30 days continuously, including while you sleep. However, this type of lens wear can cause complications, such as the buildup of debris under the lens, corneal problems or serious eye infections.

Is it safe for my child to wear contact lenses?

While complications are rare, they can arise if lenses aren’t worn properly. Before taking your child for a contact lens fitting, ask yourself whether they can take instructions well and do things without forgetting or being told twice. If the child is playing sports regularly then contact lenses would be more useful to wear than glasses.

What conditions can prevent you from wearing contact lenses?

Blepharitis is another common condition that reduces the chances of success with contact lens wear. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. While it can affect people of any age, blepharitis tends to occur more often in people with oily skin. Blepharitis is classified into two types: anterior and posterior. 3