Contact Lens Facts vs Myths | ACUVUE® South Africa

Question 1

People over 40 shouldn’t wear contact lenses

Accepted Answer

People of all ages can wear contact lenses. If after the age of 40 you find yourself needing reading glasses, there is a suitable contact lens alternative for these too, meaning you don’t have the hassle of putting on glasses to read.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 contact lenses 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: Contact lenses can scratch your eyes

Myth: Contact lenses can get stuck to your eyes

Myth: Eye infections are common when wearing contact lenses

Myth: Contact lenses are uncomfortable

Myth: Contact lenses are difficult to look after

Myth: Your eyes need a regular day off of contact lenses to 'breathe'

Myth: Contact lenses can't correct for astigmatism

Myths about who can wear contact lenses

Myth: Contacts are not for part-time wearing

Myth: You can't wear contact lenses with dry eyes

Other frequently asked questions

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