Frequently Asked Questions

There is no age limit as such to start wearing contact lenses, it is more about being able to take on the responsibility of looking after them. Speaking to your parents and consulting an Eye Care Profesional can help you figure out whether contact lenses are right for you.

Modern contact lenses are very comfortable, as they are thin and soft. Many are made from moisture-rich materials that are breathable, allowing oxygen to pass through them.

That’s physically impossible. There is a membrane covering your eye that connects inside your eyelids, preventing anything from getting behind your eye, including a contact lens.

No, contact lenses cannot get stuck to your eye, but it is important to follow your Eye Care Profesional’s advice about wear, care and removal. Remove your lenses before sleep, and if they feel dry try some rewetting drops before removing them.

Properly fitted contact lenses should stay in place. In the rare event that a lens moves out of place, blinking a few times should move it back into position. Alternatively, you can gently massage your eyelid to help do this, or wash your hands and move the lens back in place with your finger.

Contact lens related problems can occur, however this is very unlikely. Most common eye-health issues are related to poorly fitted lenses or not following your Eye Care Profesionals recommended lens wear schedule. If you experience any unusual eye discomfort or changes to your vision while wearing your contact lenses, remove them immediately and call your Eye Care Profesional.

Modern, soft contact lenses are made from breathable materials. Unless your Eye Care Profesional has instructed you otherwise, you can wear your contact lenses every day.

As long as you keep to the replacement schedule and cleaning instructions that your Eye Care Profesional provides with, and go back for regular check-ups contact lenses can be a healthy vision correction option.

With daily disposable contact lenses you simply discard them after use and start with a fresh pair the next day. If you have reusable daily wear contact lenses, with modern solutions, you will find it takes very little time to remove, clean and store reusable contact lenses, and with some practice it quickly becomes second nature. Find out more about how to wear & care for your lenses here.

Of course. You can alternate between your contact lenses and prescription glasses to suit your activities, needs and preferences. Or, you can wear your contacts every day. Please note that you will still need a pair of glasses as a back-up.

Contact lenses are a convenient alternative especially for activities like sport or when you want to wear sunglasses. Contact lenses won’t smudge or steam up and they also give you all round vision.

Contact lenses are great for sport and an active lifestyle. They won’t get in the way of you seeing what’s going on around you, and they won’t steam up like glasses can do.

Contact lens related health issues can occur, but serious problems are very rare. Infections are commonly related to poor cleaning routines, so you should always follow your Eye Care Profesional’s wear and care instructions.

Contact lenses can be surprisingly affordable, and costs depend on type of lens, replacement schedule and how often you wear them. Replacing a lost contact lens can be cheap and easy compared to replacing lost or damaged prescription glasses. However please note you will still need a pair of glasses as back up