Myth & Fact about Contact lens

Myth & Fact about Contact lens

Gone are the days when people used to wear those big, old and ugly spectacles for correcting their vision. With the help of latest technology in eye care, people are able to correct their vision with a more advanced formula known as contact lenses.

Although the popularity of contacts have really picked up, there exist some myths which have lead to development of certain apprehensions.

Some of these are:

A) Myth: Contact lenses are not meant for children.

Fact: Use of contact lenses does not depend upon the age factor. Your child can use lenses for correcting the vision if he/ she is responsible enough to take care of them. In fact maturity factor is important for determining the ability of wearing the contact lenses.

B) Myth: Use of contact lenses may lead to infection.

Fact: Some infections or health problems related to lens do occur but only when you have a poor cleaning routine or are careless about taking care of your lenses. To avoid infections or any other disease, always follow your doctor's directions and keep your lenses clean