Eye Care Education

Questions for Your Doctor

Be sure to ask your doctor these important questions about contacts in your first or next visit.

If you are a New Contact Wearer:
How long does it take to get used to contacts if you've never worn them before?
What can I do while wearing my lenses - sleep, swim, play sports?
Will wearing lenses make my eye better or worse?
Should I wear contact lenses or have laser surgery?
Are contact lenses difficult to care for?
Does it really matter what solutions I use?
What steps do I have to do to disinfect my lenses?
Can I use rewetting drops with my contact lenses?
How do I know when I should throw away my contact lenses?
How do I take off my make-up?
Can a contact get lost behind my eye?
Am I old enough to wear contact lenses?
What kinds of contacts are available?
What do I have to do if I want colored contact lenses?
Is there really a difference between daily and extended wear contact lenses?
Can I wear contacts if I have bifocal eyeglasses?
Do you have lenses that are useful in patients who have dry eye?
How often should I have my eyes examined?
Can I share my contact lenses with a friend?
Do general medications affect my contact lenses?

If you are a Current Wearer:
Should I wear contact lenses or have laser surgery?
Does it really matter what solutions I use?
Can I use rewetting drops with my contact lenses?
What kinds of contacts are available?
What do I have to do if I want colored contact lenses?
Is there really a difference between daily and extended wear contact lenses?
Can I wear contacts if I have bifocal eyeglasses ?