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It’s important you remove your contacts before going to sleep, unless your eye care practitioner has advised otherwise. When you’re awake, your contact lenses move slightly with every blink to allow your eyes to receive oxygen. While sleeping, oxygen supply is reduced because your eyelids are shut and you can’t blink or expose your eyes to the air.

If you accidentally wear your contacts overnight or longer than you should, they may dry out and appear stuck to your eyes. Don’t panic – here’s what to do:

Wash and dry your hands
Blink carefully a few times
If that doesn’t work, use rewetting drops until the surface of your eyes is lubricated
Carefully remove your lenses
Your eyes may feel tired, scratchy, dry or irritated. Avoid putting in a fresh pair and wear glasses for the rest of the day to restore moisture balance for your eyes.

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Swimming with your contact lenses in or getting them wet (apart from getting them wet using contact lens solutions or rewetting eye drops) is a bad idea. Soft contacts absorb water very quickly and most waters – from sea to tap water – contain bacteria and chemicals that can cause eye irritation and infections.

Plus, water can cause soft lenses to change shape and tighten on your eyes, which can make them difficult to wear and remove.

If water gets in your contacts when swimming:

Gently take them out
Throw them away immediately to reduce the risks of eye discomfort and infection
Flush your eyes with artificial tears or lubricating drops
It’s best to stay contact lens free for the rest of the day and wear your glasses, so your eyes can breathe and heal. If you experience irritation or notice your eye is red, we recommend seeing an eye doctor.
 

This is FALSE!

Cold winters mean your contacts may freeze, but you can still use them.

As long as your contact lenses are thawed at room temperature, there should be no damage to the lenses. Until then, you’ll need to stick it out with your glasses for just a little while longer. Once defrosted, rinse your contacts with fresh saline solution before inserting them into your eyes. Now, you’re all set to see the world clearly with your new contacts!

That’s one big MYTH! Toric lenses are specifically designed to correct astigmatism, providing clear and stable vision.

FALSE! Multifocal contact lenses address presbyopia, which commonly begins as early as the age of 40.

This is totally up to your preference, actually! Contact lenses offer freedom, a wider field of view and lots of flexibility, so they might be a preferred option depending on your lifestyle. Both glasses and contacts are safe, and you can use both depending on your needs for the day.