New to contacts/glasses: Do I need to wear them all day/all the time?!
Question: I have been prescribed contact lenses and glasses for myopia and astygmatism. No one has really explained anything to me about all this beyond how to clean and put in/take out my contacts. So, am I supposed to wear them (or my glasses) all the time, or can I just wear them when my vision starts blurring or I get a headache? If it helps I will include my vision prescriptions to give an idea of where I'm at vision wise, not sure if that matters or not.
My prescriptions:
Right: (-.50)
Left: (-.25-.25 090)
Answers: I have been prescribed contact lenses and glasses for myopia and astygmatism. No one has really explained anything to me about all this beyond how to clean and put in/take out my contacts. So, am I supposed to wear them (or my glasses) all the time, or can I just wear them when my vision starts blurring or I get a headache? If it helps I will include my vision prescriptions to give an idea of where I'm at vision wise, not sure if that matters or not.
My prescriptions:
Right: (-.50)
Left: (-.25-.25 090)
Footprintz is right. Some slick salesmanship on that one. I would almost feel bad selling you glasses with that little correction. You really only need them for night driving and TV. And since you mentioned astigmatism, I certainly hope they didn't sell you a toric lens for the left eye! If you just got them, see if there is a trial time with the contacts where you can return them, within 30 days or something. You really don't need them.
yeah you should wear it all day but take out your contacts when you take a shower and go to bed....
The idea behind glasses/contacts is you wear them all the time, except when sleeping.
i have both contacts and glasses, but i never wear my glasses. you should wear what is more comfortable for you, and contacts depend. if you have normal contacts, do not sleep in them; they dry your eyes out like crazy! but they are good to wear during the day. my family usually wears contacts during the day and glasses at night.
Yes, you must wear your contacts ALL THE TIME! even when you are sleeping!
Are you for real?
I have almost the same thing as you... I wear my glasses mostly all time otherwise i develop headaches. The only time i really dont wear them is when i am driving during the day and it is bright out because for some reason i can see then but if its rainy or dark i cant see anything. I would say wear them....
You should get glasses, since they are easier to put on and take off. Your eyes aren't that bad (-.5 and -.25) so you can probably just wear them when your vision blurs. Another reason to get glasses, you won't want to take them out and put them back in every time your eyes change.
When I was prescribed contacts, they told me to begin by wearing them for an hour a day, then two hours, then three, etc. It gives your eyes time to adjust to them. That was years ago, so I don't know if it applies anymore but I don't think it would hurt to do that.
I don't know how to interpret the prescription...I think you should probably be wearing them all the time--don't wait until you have a headache; avoid one completely.
You've got to be kidding.
Who on earth would prescribe contacts with an Rx like that ?
You barely even need glasses. Just for occaissional use for TV or in class sometimes if you are a student.
Contacts are a complete waste of time and money for you.
This is very common and even though you have a very weak prescription you should wear them as directed by your doctor.
Why would you want to wait until you get a headache to wear them when you could completely prevent one?!
Here's some info for you so you know exactly what your condition is, I suggest reading the whole topic at the website, links provided.
Myopia (from Greek: