Q: Can I wear contacts?
A: This is a common question I get from patients of all ages. The answer is Yes… maybe?
Let’s take a look.
When assessing whether or not you are a candidate for contacts, I always consider 4
things: The touch factor, overall eye health, environment, and
motivation/goals.
- Touch Factor: This
may sound silly, but if you are not comfortable touching your eyes, contact
lenses are not for you. - Eye Health: An exam to determine the health of your lids/lashes and cornea is necessary. If
you have dry eyes without contacts, putting a lens on the eye may make it
worse. - Environment:
Exposure to chemicals or dry, dusty environments can pose some problems for
contact lens patients. Hospitals, offices, or a lot of computer/screen time are
factors to consider. - Motivation/Goals: Aside from the touch factor, we usually can fit MOST patients with contacts. We have
fit kids specifically for sports, adults for golfing, and even patients that
only want to wear contacts for their wedding photos.
If you want to wear them bad enough, we can usually find a way!
If you have any questions or comments, please send an email to drlillie@familyvisionoptical.com.