Prevalent Contact Lenses Misconceptions You Shouldn't Believe
Have you been thinking about getting contact lenses to enhance your vision but are hesitant because of what people say about them? Well, you have probably heard numerous misconceptions based on a misunderstanding or rare experiences. Many myths prevent people from wearing prescription contact lenses, but you shouldn't believe them. This post will debunk some of them to help you make an informed decision.
Clean Water Is Safe for the Lenses
Although pure water may be healthy and safe for drinking, it may contain certain bacteria and amoeba that could be detrimental to the eyes. This includes the bottled water you buy from the store. This is the reason eye care experts recommend removing the lenses before you take a shower or go swimming.
The only solution your contact lenses should be exposed to is the contact lens solution, mainly designed to disinfect and clean the lenses. Using pure water won't help, so use the recommended solution when cleaning them. Also, remember to store the lenses properly to avoid damage.
Contacts May Cause Infections
Infection issues patients face after wearing contacts aren't caused by the contact lenses. The infections are often caused by a lack of proper hygiene. So, if you adhere to the eye care practitioner's primary hygiene instructions, you won't face infection problems.
Contacts Get Stuck in the Eyes
Many people believe this misconception, so they opt to wear glasses instead. The assumption is that the lenses are too thin that they can move to the back of the eyes and remain there forever. The truth is that this cannot happen. The eyes have a thin membrane covering them and ensuring that nothing gets behind them. This means contact lenses cannot travel past the membrane to reach the back area.
There Is an Age Limit for Wearing Contacts
This myth has misled most people and is the reason older adults think that they cannot wear contact lenses. There isn't an age limit for using contacts to enhance vision. Today's contacts come in two options (bifocal and varifocal), which means that the products are available for people who need various prescriptions. Your optician will determine your requirements and provide contact lenses that suit your eyes.
The same applies to adolescents and children because eye specialists consider the maturity and patient's capabilities before providing customized lenses. But, daily disposable lenses are recommended for younger patients because they don't require cleaning or storage. Older patients can opt to use the newly designed monthly lenses that are easy to store and clean.
For more information, contact a local vision care center.
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