What happens if you wear the wrong size contacts?

It is not recommended to wear contact lenses with a different diameter from your prescription. If the diameter is too wide, the lens will be loose in the eye and may slip out of place. If the diameter is too small, the lens will have a tight fit, causing discomfort.

Is it bad to wear the wrong prescription contacts for one day?

Wearing the incorrect vision prescription will not cause vision to worsen, but a person may experience eye strain and headaches as an effect of the wrong prescription.

How do you tell if your contacts are not the right size?

Place the contact lens between the tips of your thumb and forefinger, grasping it near the center so the entire edge is free. Gently squeeze the lens, as if you are about to fold it in half. If the edge of the lens points upward (resembling a hard-shell taco), the lens is correctly oriented.

What happens if I mix up my contact lenses?

If your lenses are mixed up, you might start to experience some eye strain and or headaches. In most cases, contact lens wearers have the same lens type of lens for both eyes. But switching the lenses could lead to more problems because of the finer adjustments of the lenses.

Do you need glasses for 25?

If you were to have a visual acuity of 20/25, you typically won’t need glasses or other corrective lenses. Corrective lenses wouldn’t change your vision much nor improve your quality of life.

What happens if you wear your contacts for too long?

You should never wear your contact lenses for longer than their designed time frame or past their expiry dates. Wearing your contacts for too long can have some dangerous side effects, such as: Red eyes: Wearing your contacts too long can reduce oxygen flow to your eyes. This makes your eyes red and irritated.

Should you feel the edges of your contact lenses?

You should expect to feel the edges of the lenses for the first few times that you put them in. But your eyes will soon become accustomed to the feeling of the contacts.

Are contact lenses safe to wear?

If you’re wearing contact lenses for the first time, you might feel intimidated. After all, you’re dealing with your most valued and important sense: vision. While contacts have proven safe with proper usage, it’s essential to understand how to use them in a responsible way. Infection and damage to the eyes can occur with improper care.

How long does it take for Your Eyes to adjust to contacts?

We have you covered with some really helpful information! You should expect that it will take between 10 to 12 days for your eyes to adjust to your contacts. After all, your eyes are very sensitive. Contact lens technology has come a long way since the first contact lenses in 1887. Those early contacts were made of glass!