In this installment of the Valuvision blog, we’ll review more about contact lenses including the top 10 myths. Many patients have reservations about getting contact lenses in Jacksonville Florida, especially if this is their first time being fitted for contact lenses. Many of the concerns are simply unfounded or myths. Without further ado…

Contact Lens Mythbuster: Fact or Fiction?

1. Is it true that a contact lens can get lost behind the eye?
   Fiction – Actually, this is nothing but myth. It is physically impossible for a contact lens, such as Acuvue 2 or Acuvue Oasys, to get lost behind the human eye. There is a thin membrane which attaches to the inside of your eyelids which prevents the contact from moving from the front surface of the eye.
2. Is it true that some contacts cannot even be felt while wearing them?
   Fact – Depending on the brand you get contact lenses can be comfortable! The competitive free market has spurred innovation in our industry time and again. Contact lenses now have a high oxygen permeability. Our eyes are now able to breathe even with contacts lenses. The materials have become softer and hydration has become better than ever. Many Valuvision patients love Acuvue Oasys and Biofinity lenses because of the hydration they provide and because of the fact that you can barely feel them on!
3. Can contact lenses get stuck to the eye?
   Fiction – Proper insertion and removal of contact lenses is easy. They eye keeps itself and the contact lens hydrated. As long as contacts are worn as directed this is never a problem.
4. Contact lenses such as Acuvue are a hassle to maintain.
   Fiction – Easy as pie. These days, only one solution is need to clean and store the contacts. If that is still too much inconvenience, Valuvision carries Dailies, one day use disposable contacts. Call for details
5. Contacts pop out of your eye and get ruined.
   Fiction! While sometime contact lenses can move around in your eye; with proper insertion they stay put. No problem!
6. Teens are able to wear contacts.
   Fact! Many patients at Valuvision vision centers are teens and even preteens. Wearing contacts has more to do with the responsibility and attitude of the individual youth. Contacts are simply part of your teens routine like brushing teeth and flossing.
7. People over 40 years for age should not wear contacts.
   Fiction. At Valuvision eye care in Jacksonville Florida. People of all ages wear contact lenses, including many older adults, thanks to bifocal and multifocal contact lenses and regular contacts for those with monovision. Even as eyes become dryer as people age, next generation contact lens materials, and high quality rewetting drops provide better all-day comfort than ever before.
8. Its easier to get eye infections when wearing contact lenses.
   Fiction. While eye infections, with contacts do occur, this is a result of poor cleaning practices by the wearer. The contact lens itself has nothing to do with creating an infection. Use as directed!
9. Contact lenses are too expensive.
   At valuvision, we have excellent price savings. We do our absolute best to beat or match any price out there. Keep in mind that for as little as the price of a soda a day, you could wear #1 doctor-prescribed ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses. And with insurance coverage, your out-of-pocket cost may be even less. Plus, replacing lost lenses is cheap and easy compared to replacing lost or damaged glasses.
10. I have astigmatism, can contacts still work for me?
    Absolutely! That is a fact. Again, innovation in the eye care industry has created excellent vision correction technologies at Valuvision eye care; we carry many brands of contact for vision correction of astigmatism including Acuvue Oasys for astigmatism Acuvue advance for Astigmatism.

With current technological advancements and excellent medical practices, there is no reason almost any patient can utilize the great functional and cosmetic benefits of contacts lenses. For more information on contacts check out our contact lens page. Valuvision has an extensive selection of contact lenses including the Acuvue Oasys, Acuvue 2, and Acuvue Advance brand contact in Jacksonville Fl. Call today to schedule an appointment at the nearest vision center. In our next article, we will start diving in to the exciting and adventurous world of Eyeglasses. Hold on to your seats, folks. Who knows what we’ll find.

Valuvision eye care has been serving the greater Jacksonville area’s contact lens needs for almost 40 years! Valuvision, Inc is a locally owned and operated chain of vision centers in Jacksonville Florida. We pride ourselves on fitting our patients with the perfect contact lenses to provide excellent vision correction. At our eye care and vision center in Jacksonville Florida, we pride ourselves in providing the greater Jacksonville area with all your family eye care needs. Come take advantage of our competitively priced comprehensive eye exams. When you think Eye Care, think Valuvision!