Is your vision getting worse and should you buy glasses or contact lenses? Or do you already wear glasses and are you considering switching to contact lenses? Whatever you choose, correcting vision usually depends on your personal preferences. But because there are many myths about contact lenses, some people don't dare to use them. You can read the myths about contact lenses below that you don't have to be afraid of anything.
1. I can't wear contact lenses.
Almost everyone can wear contact lenses thanks to advances in contact lens technology in recent years. There are now different types on the market.
2. A contact lens can get behind my eye.
It is physically impossible for a contact lens to get behind your eye. A membrane covers your eyes and connects to the inside of your lids, making it impossible.
3. Contact lenses are uncomfortable.
False. After a short period of adjustment, most people do not even notice that they are wearing contact lenses.
4. Contact lenses can stick to my eye.
Contact lenses can't get stuck to your eye and are easy to remove with the help of contact lens solution.
5. Contact lenses are time consuming.
Cleaning and disinfecting the lenses is easy. You could also opt for daily contact lenses, so you don't have to clean them at all.
6. Wearing contact lenses causes eye problems.
If you follow the instructions for the lenses, how long to wear them and how often to change them, wearing contact lenses is very safe.
7. I won't be able to insert them.
It may seem difficult at first, but after some practice you can easily insert and remove them. Most people become adept at handling contact lenses much faster than they expect.
8. Contact lenses can fall out.
Years ago, old-fashioned hard contact lenses could sometimes fall out during sports or other activities. But with today's modern contact lenses, this happens very rarely.
9. Contact lenses are too expensive.
False. Contact lenses can sometimes be cheaper than good glasses. Even daily contact lenses, once considered a luxury, are available for less than a euro a day. You can find all kinds of affordable lenses on Eyelens.nl, for example.
10. I am too old/young to wear contact lenses.
There are different types of contact lenses that are suitable for everyone. There is no official age to start or when to stop. So age doesn't have to be a barrier.
