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Question 1

Are contact lenses comfortable to wear?

Accepted Answer

We can't speak for the 45 million people that wear contact lenses in the United States, but in over 40 clinical trials against other contact lenses, ACUVUE® contact lenses have never been beaten in comfort‡. ‡Clinical trial results posted on ClinicalTrials.gov, a website maintained by the NIH, were reviewed as of April 30, 2025. The 47 clinical trials evaluated subjective comfort as a primary or secondary endpoint for the ACUVUE® OASYS Brand family (including daily disposable families), the 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST Brand family (within the category of hydrogel daily disposable), and the ACUVUE® VITA® Brand family, vs. competitors’ products.

Question 2

Is it difficult to take care of contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Advances in technology have made contact lenses even more convenient than before. Caring for them is easy with multipurpose lens solutions that make cleaning, disinfecting and storing your contacts more simple and effective. For the most convenient way to wear contacts, consider daily disposable contact lenses (such as ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day).

Question 3

Can contact lenses pop out of your eye?

Accepted Answer

Not likely. With proper fitting, contacts should stay in place almost all the time. Even on that rare occasion when a contact lens moves out of place, it usually stays on your eye until you can move it back.

Question 4

Are eye infections common when wearing contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Contact lens-related health problems can occur, but they are rare. Infections are most commonly related to poor cleaning routines or other lens-care-related issues. If you follow your eye doctor's directions for proper wear and care, you should be fine.

Question 5

Are contact lenses more expensive than glasses?

Accepted Answer

Contacts can be surprisingly affordable. And with vision insurance, out-of-pocket costs may be even less. Plus, replacing a lost contact lens from your supply can feel easy compared to the hassle and unexpected cost of having to replace lost or damaged glasses.

Question 6

I don’t need glasses all the time. Why should I wear contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Even if you only wear glasses part-time, contact lenses can offer a convenient and easy alternative for certain activities like playing sports. Unlike glasses, in normal wearing conditions, contact lenses won't smudge, steam up, fall off or break.

Question 7

Why do I need a prescription for contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

A contact lens is an FDA regulated medical device that requires a prescription to purchase. Only a qualified eye care professional can properly measure you for vision correction and determine which size and type of contact lens is best for you. Also, safely wearing contact lenses requires periodic monitoring of your eye health and vision needs. Typically, an annual examination is recommended for renewal of your contact lens prescription.

Question 8

How old do I have to be to wear contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Lots of teens and even some children wear contact lenses. Successful lens wear depends more on responsibility and attitude than age. Seeing an eye doctor will help you figure out whether contact lenses are right for you.

Question 9

Do my eyes need to take a day off from contacts to “breathe”?

Accepted Answer

Contacts are safe to wear daily but you should always pay attention to the signals your body sends you and take a break if you feel like you need one. If your eyes become irritated, however, your eye doctor may tell you to wear glasses until the irritation goes away.

Question 10

Are contacts bad for your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Contact lenses are not bad for your eyes. Be sure to stick to the replacement schedule and cleaning instructions that your doctor gave you and you’re good to go.

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