Tending to your eyesight is an essential part of good overall health. If you require vision correction, perhaps you've considered wearing contact lenses but are hesitant because of rumors surrounding them. There is a lot of information people mistakenly believe about contacts. Here's what you should know.

What Are Some False Beliefs People Have About Contact Lenses?

1. They Can Get Lost or Stuck in My Eyes 

Each eye has a conjunctiva, a membrane that connects inside the eyelid. It forms a cover over the white of your eye to prevent dirt and debris from getting behind your eyeball. Contact lenses cannot get lost in your eyes thanks to this membrane. 

When properly cared for, worn, and removed according to your eye doctor's instructions, your contact lenses won't stick to your eyes. Adding drops of rewetting solution keeps contacts hydrated and loosens dry-feeling lenses.

2. I'm Too Old or Too Young to Wear Contacts

Children, teens, and adults can wear contacts. Age doesn't matter as much as maturity, dedication to proper care, and enthusiasm about wearing them. If you require vision correction, contact lenses can be a refreshing change from eyeglasses.  

3. They Only Correct Certain Vision Issues

Due to improvements in vision correction technology, almost every patient can wear contact lenses. Rigid, soft, and hybrid lenses can correct astigmatism, which affects how eyes bend light and leads to blurred or fuzzy vision. Individuals with presbyopia, a reduced ability to focus on items nearby, often wear bifocal contacts. After a thorough eye exam, eye doctors can prescribe custom-made contact lenses for patients with various conditions. An eye care specialist will explain the options and assist in making the right choice to obtain your best vision solution.  

If you want to know whether contact lenses can correct your vision, start with an eye exam from Brunswick Optical. This team of eye care specialists serves residents throughout Northeast Ohio. Whether you make an appointment or walk in for help, they want to provide what you need. Call (330) 741-3407 to ask about their comprehensive range of services or schedule an appointment.