Contact Lens FAQs from an Optometrist Near You in Cumming, GA

Contact lenses are prescribed medical devices available through an eye doctor. Multiple types of contacts address different conditions and preferences. Regardless of the kind, contact lens wearers must practice good hygiene when using their contacts. If you have questions about contact lenses or are looking for an optometrist near you, consider contacting us at Complete Family Eyecare & Optique, serving Cumming, GA.

What Are the Different Types of Contacts?

Contact lenses differ in the material used to make them and their replacement and wear schedules. Many people consider disposable and extended-wear contacts the most convenient.

What's the Process for Obtaining Contact Lenses?

Acquiring contact lenses begins with contacting an optometrist near you to schedule a contact lens exam. If your optometrist considers you to be a candidate for contact lenses, they will take detailed eye measurements and recommend a lens type. You will try several pairs to assess their initial comfort during the contact lens fitting. Generally, you will receive instructions about handling, using, and caring for your contact lenses before being sent home with a trial pair for one or two weeks. Assuming they work well, they will become your regular prescription.

Disposable Contact Lenses Cost More. Are They Worth It?

Eye doctors commonly recommend disposable contact lenses because they require less care and are less likely to cause infections and other issues. For example, daily disposable lenses require no cleaning or disinfecting.

Do I Need to Wear Contact Lenses Every Day?

Extended-wear contact lenses are thicker, and your eyes take longer to adjust, so you need to wear them daily or almost daily. Soft lenses are less intrusive and can be worn intermittently.

Can I Wear My Contact Lenses While Sleeping?

Except for Ortho-K lenses, contact lenses should never be worn while sleeping due to the increased risk of corneal infections.

Is There a Minimum Age for Children to Wear Contact Lenses?

A child's age does not determine when they can wear contacts. Instead, it is whenever they show maturity in handling contact lenses properly.

Get Optometry Care and Contact Lenses from an Optometrist Near You

If you are interested in contact lenses and are looking for an optometrist near you, contact us at Complete Family Eyecare & Optique, serving Cumming, GA. Our optometry team will perform a contact lens exam to identify the best lenses for you. Call us at (678) 965-5558 for optometry care and contact lenses from an optometrist near you.