Myths and Facts of Contact Lenses | ACUVUE® Contact Lenses

Question 1

Can I wear contacts if I've had cataracts surgery?

Accepted Answer

Only your eye care professional can tell for certain. If your eye care professional feels that contacts are still an option, we believe that ACUVUE® is an excellent choice.

Question 2

If I've had LASIK or another refractive surgery, can I still wear contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Only your eye care professional can tell for certain. LASIK surgery permanently alters the shape of your eye, but doesn’t prevent the development of presbyopia, so you may still need vision correction at some point. Fortunately, we offer contacts specifically for presbyopia.

Getting to the bottom of contact lens myths

Myth: Contact lenses can go behind your eye

Myths about how contact lenses can affect your eyes

Myth: Contacts can scratch your eyes

Myth: Contacts can get stuck to your eyes

Myth: Eye infections are common when wearing contacts

More myths about contact lenses

Myth: Contacts cost more than glasses

Myth: Contacts are difficult to care for

Myth: Your eyes need a day off of contacts

Myth: Contacts can't correct for astigmatism

Myths about who can wear contact lenses

Myth: Contacts lenses are only for adults

Myth: Contacts are not for
part-time wearing

Myth: You can't wear contacts with dry eyes

Other frequently asked questions

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