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FAQ FOR CONTACTS
1. How long does it take to get used to contacts if you've never worn them before?
2. Are contact lenses difficult to care for?
3. Can a contact get lost behind my eye?
4. Am I old enough to wear contact lenses?
5. What kinds of contacts are available?
6. Are frequent replacement/disposable contact lenses a good value?
7. Can I wear contacts if I have bifocal eyeglasses?
8. Why was I asked to come back after I was already fit with contacts?
1. How long does it take to get used to new contact lenses if you have never worn them before?
Depending on your eye sensitivity and whether you have soft or rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses, your eyes could adjust to wearing contact lenses from a day to two weeks. Some people find that their eyes never adjust, but that's quite rare.
2. Are contact lenses difficult to care for?
There are certain steps you need to take in order to ensure that your eyes stay healthy and your contacts last as long as possible. For the exact care of your contacts, please consult your Triangle Eye Care doctor.
The exceptions are daily disposable contact lenses and extended wear contacts. With these, you throw them out when you're done wearing them, so there's no care regimen at all.
3. Can a contact get lost behind my eye?
No. At worst, you might have trouble finding it under the lid; if need be, you can have your eye doctor help you retrieve it.
4. Are contact lenses okay for children to use?
That depends on how responsible the child is; this decision is best made jointly between the child, parents and optometrist.
5. What kinds of contacts are available?
Contact lenses come in different material types, replacement schedules and wear schedules. Plus, many special kinds are available. Please come in and try our Atlas Corneal Topographer for the perfect fit.
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Material Types: Soft and RGP
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- Conventional soft contacts last about a year; conventional RGP’s about two years.
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- Frequent replacement/Disposable contact lenses last one day to several months.
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Wear Schedules: daily wear (the ones you take out at night) and extended wear (the ones you can sleep in).
Special Contact Lenses: bifocals, colored contacts, ortho-k contacts (correct your vision even when you're not wearing them), torics for astigmatism and progressives. |
6. Are frequent replacement/disposable contact lenses a good value?
Yes, our doctors highly recommend disposable/frequent replacement contact lenses: they are an excellent choice health-wise, because there are fewer incidences of eye infections.
7. Can I wear contacts if I have bifocal eyeglasses? Yes.
8. Why was I asked to come back after I was already fit with contacts?
You were asked to come back for a follow-up visit because your doctor wants to ensure that your vision is good and your eye health is not compromised.
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