Contact Lenses
Once you've made the decision to get contact lenses, schedule an appointment with your eye care professional. You're unique, and only your eye doctor can determine if contact lenses are right for you.
Make sure you understand issues concerning your vision and eye health. Ask your eye care professional any questions you may have. Below is a list of sample questions you can ask during your appointment:
- What kind of contact lens are best for me and my lifestyle?
- What contact lens solution are best for me and my lenses?
- Are there any special considerations about my eyes that I should be aware of when I'm wearing contacts lenses?
- What are some symptoms of an eye infection and what should I do if I think I have one?
- What should I do if my eyes feel uncomfortable after a couple of weeks and are not making the transition into contact lenses?
- What should I do if my vision changes during contact lens wear?
- How often should I get my eyes checked after I start wearing contact lenses?
- Can I buy my contact lenses on the Internet?
You may find there are some challenges in your transition to contact lenses. For example, inserting your lenses can feel awkward at first, and may be more time consuming when it doesn't go as easily as expected. Don't worry, it gets easier to put them in over time.
