Tips for New Contact Lens Wearers | ACUVUE® Contact Lenses

Question 1

How long will it take for my contact lenses to feel normal?

Accepted Answer

What is normal, and how long it takes to achieve this varies for everyone. If you feel like your lenses are not as comfortable as you hoped or not improving as fast as you expected, the best way to find out why and what you can do about it is to talk to your eye doctor.

Question 2

Should my contact lens move around after I put it on?

Accepted Answer

A proper fitting contact lens will move just slightly with each blink, but should stay in place as you move your eyes around. Even on that rare occasion when a contact lens moves off the center of the eye, it usually stays on the eye and can simply be moved back to center.

Question 3

Is it okay if my vision is blurry after putting on my contacts?

Accepted Answer

Many things can adversely affect your vision. It could be dryness, poor-fitting lenses, or an out-of-date prescription. It could also be a sign of a more serious problem not related to your contacts. You should always talk to your eye doctor about any issues you are having with your vision or your contact lenses.

Question 4

How do I know if my contact lens is inside out?

Accepted Answer

To determine if a contact lens is inside out, check the shape of the lens. First, wash your hands with a mild soap and dry them with a lint-free towel to avoid dirt or oil transferring onto the lens. Then, when you hold the lens on one finger with the open side facing outward, it should resemble the shape of a bowl. If the top edges are flared out slightly and the lens looks more like a saucer, the contact is inside out. Some lenses also have numbers imprinted in the lens; if the numbers are readable when viewed from the outside of the lens, your lens is turned the right way.

Question 5

How long will it take for my contact lenses to feel normal?

Accepted Answer

What is normal, and how long it takes to achieve this varies for everyone. If you feel like your lenses are not as comfortable as you hoped or not improving as fast as you expected, the best way to find out why and what you can do about it is to talk to your eye doctor.

Question 6

Should my contact lens move around after I put it on?

Accepted Answer

A proper fitting contact lens will move just slightly with each blink, but should stay in place as you move your eyes around. Even on that rare occasion when a contact lens moves off the center of the eye, it usually stays on the eye and can simply be moved back to center.

Question 7

Is it okay if my vision is blurry after putting on my contacts?

Accepted Answer

Many things can adversely affect your vision. It could be dryness, poor-fitting lenses, or an out-of-date prescription. It could also be a sign of a more serious problem not related to your contacts. You should always talk to your eye doctor about any issues you are having with your vision or your contact lenses.

Question 8

How do I know if my contact lens is inside out?

Accepted Answer

To determine if a contact lens is inside out, check the shape of the lens. First, wash your hands with a mild soap and dry them with a lint-free towel to avoid dirt or oil transferring onto the lens. Then, when you hold the lens on one finger with the open side facing outward, it should resemble the shape of a bowl. If the top edges are flared out slightly and the lens looks more like a saucer, the contact is inside out. Some lenses also have numbers imprinted in the lens; if the numbers are readable when viewed from the outside of the lens, your lens is turned the right way.

Question 9

What happens if you sleep with contacts on?

Accepted Answer

Some lenses are approved for overnight wear, but unless specifically advised to do so by your eye doctor, you should never sleep with contact lenses on because it greatly increases the risk of serious eye infections. An eye infection from wearing contacts overnight may be severe and require intense treatment by an eye doctor to prevent permanent vision loss. If you have pain, redness, or blurred vision associated with contact lens wear especially if you have recently slept in your lenses you should immediately seek the care of your eye doctor.

Question 10

Can you put contact lens solution in your eyes?

Accepted Answer

No, you should not. Contact lens solution is not designed for use as rewetting drops; it's designed to clean and disinfect contact lenses. Putting it directly in your eyes could irritate or damage your eyes.

Question 11

Can I use eye drops with contacts?

Accepted Answer

If you wear contact lenses, you can use certain eye drops as long as they specifically state on the label that they're safe for contact lens wearers.

Question 12

Can you rehydrate a contact lens left out overnight?

Accepted Answer

It's not a good idea. The dry lens could be damaged or warped.

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New to contacts? Start here.

Get contact lens support, your way

LensAssist troubleshooter

Chat with a specialist

Watch and learn

Guided support for putting in and taking out contacts

Video tutorials

Putting on contacts made easy.

Removing contacts made easy.

Lenses won't stay on your eye?

Position the lens on your finger

How to keep your eyes open

Cleaning & caring for your lenses

Struggling to put on or take off contacts? We've got you covered

Connect with a contact lens specialist today

Chat with a specialist

Email us your question

Putting on contacts

Taking off contacts

Cleaning & care

Related content

Getting used to contact lenses what to expect the first few days

Contact lens hygiene—7 essential tips for new wearers

How to remove your contact lenses with less struggle

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