While eyeglasses may require little to no maintenance, contact lens provide clearer vision and the added advantage of avoiding awkward spectacle inconveniences. However, there are some common myths around contact lenses that people should stop worrying about.
Here are a few common misconceptions around this corrective eyewear option!
There is a particular age to wear lenses
Parents often wonder about the correct age for their child to be exposed to the world of contact lenses. However, suitability for wearing contact lenses is usually decided on a case-by-case basis and age is rarely a barrier. In the vast majority of cases, As long as a child can handle the contact lens he/she can generally wear contact lenses and there is no upper age limit for contact lens wear.
Lenses require too much maintenance
Taking care of your contact lenses is not as inconvenient or difficult as one might believe. Modern lenses are easy to clean and maintain, and your Optometrist/ophthalmologist will guide you on correct methods.
Contact lenses can cause eye infections
Most contact lens-related infections result from failure to observe proper hygiene. As long as you adhere to basic hygiene instructions of using contact lenses and adhere to the follow-up schedule set by your eye care practitioner, you need not worry about infection.
Lenses are too expensive
Gone are the days when contact lenses would burn a hole in your pocket. Contact lenses are no longer expensive as they once were.
Wearing make-up is a strict no with lenses
Wearing contact lenses doesn't mean you need to restrict using make-up. To avoid any hindrance, one should wear contact lenses before wearing make-up and remove your them before removing your make-up. This will ensure that no make-up gets into your eyes and damage contact lenses.
With these five easy tips, you can simply wear or not wear your contact lenses as per your wish!
(With IANS Inputs)
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