Potential Side Effects and Consequences

Contact lenses do come with their side effects although many are minor and manageable. There is a low risk of complications to vision especially if proper care is not maintained.

• Dry eyes
• Allergic Reactions
• Eye inflammation
• Infection
• Hazy vision and swelling due to decreased oxygen, scratches, or infection with the cornea

Reasons contacts may not be a good fit for you

• Lack of motivation or commitment: To properly use contact lenses, you will need to properly follow the cleaning and care instructions prescribed by your optometrist to avoid infections. Some find this troublesome and opt for the ease of glasses. Another alternative is daily disposable lenses that can be thrown away at the end of the day without cleaning.
• Certain medical conditions such as allergies may make contact lenses uncomfortable or hard to maintain

Clean and Care

Take a look at our recommendations on wearing, cleaning, and caring for your contact lenses on our site!

FAQ: Can I swim or shower with my contact on?

Swimming, showering, or engaging in any other activities that involve submerging in water while wearing your contacts could lead to an infection. If water or soap get in your eyes while wearing contacts, please take out and throw away your contact lenses.

FAQ: Can I sleep wit my contact on?

Sleeping with you contacts on can cause dry eyes, irritation, and possibly infection.

FAQ: Can I use eyedrops with contacts?

Yes, this is safe to do and can help when your contacts feel dry.