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Debunking 5 Myths About Contact Lenses

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Prescription contact lenses have continued to gain in popularity over the years. However, due to misconceptions about them, there are still a number of people who are apprehensive about the convenience and benefits of wearing contacts. In today’s article, your eye doctor from Park Slope Eye debunks five myths regarding contact lenses.

Debunking 5 Myths About Contact Lenses

1. Myth: Contact Lenses Can Get Lost Behind the Eyes

Fear of a contact lens getting lost in the eye is perhaps the top reason some people are anxious about wearing them. If you’re one of those with apprehensions due to this misconception, know that you have no real reason to worry. There’s a membrane called conjunctiva that covers the white of your eyes and connects it with the inside of your eyelids, making it physically impossible for contact lenses to get lost behind your eyes.

2. Myth: Contact Lenses Are Uncomfortable to Wear

While early versions caused some discomfort, contact lenses today have vastly improved design-wise. Some types are ultra-breathable, while others are designed to be worn for extended periods. It might take a while for your eyes to adjust to the foreign feeling, but you’ll get used to it eventually. In fact, you’ll soon feel as if you aren’t even wearing anything on your eyes.

3. Myth: Contact Lenses Are Difficult to Maintain

It’s true that contact lenses require a different maintenance approach as compared to more traditional vision correctors like eyeglasses. However, contact lenses aren’t difficult to maintain at all. There are one-bottle care systems that combine cleaning and lubricating functions to make care and maintenance simple. You can also purchase daily disposable contact lenses to eliminate the need for maintenance entirely.

4. Myth: Contact Lenses Are Expensive

When they first came out, contact lenses were costly because they were a new product. Today, some contact lenses are more affordable than a pair of eyeglasses.

5. Myth: Old People Can’t Wear Contact Lenses

The truth is, you’re never too old for contact lenses. Patients over 60 years of age can still wear corrective contact lenses to manage presbyopia, and there are also multi-focal contact lenses that can help manage refractive errors.

Park Slope Eye offers a wide array of eye care treatments and products, including  vision therapy for eye-related problems that cannot be treated with eyeglasses or contact lenses alone. Call us today at (347) 380-7070 to schedule your appointment. We work with patients in Park Slope and other areas in Brooklyn, NY.

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  • Written by Justin Bazan

    Dr. Justin Bazan is a 2004 SUNY College of Optometry graduate. He established Park Slope Eye in 2008 with the goal of providing high quality eyecare and incredible eyewear for the neighborhood. He has a true passion for optometry and stay up to date with the current research and trends. He is active in the profession and holds several leadership positions on the local, state and national levels. Dr. Bazan is a Park Slope local and can often be seen out in the neighborhood so be sure to say Hi next time you see him!

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