Debunking Common Contact Lens Myths | Bausch + Lomb

Debunking common contact lens myths

Don’t let the myths fool you. We are here to help you debunk the myths about contact lenses so that you can find the best contact lens options.

Contact lenses are affordable

Just like glasses, contact lenses vary in cost. In fact, replacing a lost or damaged contact lens is a whole lot cheaper and faster than buying new glasses. You can customize the contact lens plan based on your frequency of use. They are conveniently available in daily, monthly or annual modalities. Bausch + Lomb contact lenses start at just Rs. 330. Explore the range here

Contact lenses are comfortable

Contact lenses are now designed with high-tech materials like silicone hydrogel, which are soft and flexible. This not only means that modern contact lenses are comfortable to wear, but also provide more oxygen and nourishment for your eyes. The physical effect on your eye is as good as barely noticeable.

Its very easy to maintain for a regular use

Caring for your contacts is not as difficult as you might think. The latest lenses are easy to clean and maintain. It’s only a matter of basic hygiene. Moreover, if you choose to wear daily disposable contact lenses, then no cleaning or special storage methods are even required.

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CONTACT LENSES WON’T FALL OUT OF YOUR EYE

Properly worn contact lenses will stay in place. In the rare event that a lens does move out of its place, blinking a few times will move it back into position. Alternatively, just gently massage your eyelid for a few seconds and it’ll be back into its place.

Contacts lenses are suitable for any age

There is no real reason to not allow teenagers or even children to wear contact lenses. It all depends on maturity and ability to manage than age because looking after the lenses is the only habit that one needs to develop

Contact lenses wont get stuck to your eyes

Contact lenses cannot get stuck to your eye. Period. Just follow your optician’s advice about wear, care and removal and you’ll just be fine.

You can wear makeup while using contact lenses

Wearing makeup is not an issue for contact lens users. However, just insert your lenses before applying makeup and take them out before removing makeup. Follow basic hygiene rules, avoid direct contact between your makeup products & the lenses and you’ll just be fine.

Wearing glasses only for reading? Don’t worry we have lens for you

Caring for your contacts is not as difficult as you might think. The latest lenses are easy to clean and maintain. It’s only a matter of basic hygiene. Moreover, if you choose to wear daily disposable contact lenses, then no cleaning or special storage methods are even required.

EYE IRRITATION? It’s Highly Unlikely

Just don’t sleep with your lenses on and if it feels dry, put in some rewetting drops. Most common eye-health issues are related to low-quality poorly fitted lenses or not following your optician’s recommendations. Read more about how to wear contact lenses comfortably here.

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