Contacts are designed to help improve your vision so that you can see clearly. If the contacts do not fit your eyes properly, they will not work the way that they are intended to work. If this is the first time you have ever worn contacts, you may not realize that they are not fitting your eyes properly. Use the following guide to learn how to identify that you are not wearing the right contacts for your eyes.
Itchiness
When you first start wearing contacts, it can make your eyes feel a bit uncomfortable at first. Your eyes will feel drier than they normally do, but your eyes should adjust to the dryness within a few weeks. If you notice that your eyes are still dry and itchy after a few weeks of wearing your contacts, go back to your optometrist right away. There are many different types of contacts on the market and you may need to wear a set of contacts that are designed for sensitive eyes.
Blurriness
If you have astigmatism, the contacts that you wear will more than likely be weighted to keep them from turning on your eyes when you blink. If you notice that your vision is blurry when you are wearing the contacts, either you do not have the right prescription for your eyes or the contacts are the wrong shape or size for your eyes. The eye doctor will provide you with another set of contacts that may fit your eyes better.
Improper Correction
If you notice that you cannot see as clearly as you would like to when you are wearing the contacts, you may have the wrong prescription. The first time you try on your contacts, you should see a difference in your vision. It will not be perfect because your eyes need to get used to the change. If your notice that you still cannot see clearly after a week of wearing the contacts, let your optometrist know because he or she may need to give you another eye exam to determine what changes need to be made to your prescription.
You should not continue to wear contacts that do not fit properly or that do not correct your vision properly, as they could strain your eyes. You want to be sure that the contacts fit well and correct your vision properly in order for them to be as effective as possible. Click here for more information.
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