Be sure to ask your doctor these important questions about contacts in your first or next visit. Download a printable version (PDF) of the questions for your doctor.
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?
- Do you have lenses that are useful in patients who have dry eye?
- Why do I need an eye check, my contacts are fine and I just need more?
- Do general medications affect my contact lenses?
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