im 13 years old and i cant see some things from far away im getting my eyes checked this weekend and my dad is like ready to get my glasses! and i really dont wan't them right now. soo..wat do you think are contacts a hassle? like if i wear them at school will they start drying out or anything that will disturb me from learning and all that good stuff? ohh and can clear contacts/any damage your eyes?
2006-11-10 14:23:12 · 6 answers · asked by july? 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Contacts are great! I think 13 is a good age to start wearing them. It may take you a few weeks to get used to them. They shouldn't dry out or disturb your learning at all. As long as you don't over wear them and clean them they will not damage your eyes.
2006-11-10 14:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by JS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started wearing contact lenses when I was about your age, (now I am really really old) and I agree with the other comments. They were easy to put in after instruction, and if you follow the eye doctors instructions you should have no problems.
The only thing the eye doctor has ever told me about long term contact lense use is contact lenses restrict the oxyen to your eyes, and wearing glasses occassionally is healthy.
Good luck! I hope your appointment goes well!
2006-11-10 15:41:34 · answer #2 · answered by little1missy1234 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contacts are fabulous. I have worn them for more than 30 years.
At first I had trouble learning to put them in, but it wasn't long before I could do it without using a mirror (and I'm pretty blind)!
Also, with clear contacts, they can make them very slightly tinted and it does not change the color of your eyes, but does make it easier for you to see the contacts when you are handling them.
Good luck!
2006-11-10 15:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by Zombie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be worried about putting in your contacts. When you get your eye exam, they will sit there with you until you can get your contacts in. Their associate will tell you how to get them in. My eyes are small, so I wear ciba vision contacts because they tend to be smaller, and have a blue tint to them, so I can see them if I drop one.
I also have color contacts that are much larger, at first it was hard for me to get them in, but after practice and my brothers coaching me, I don't really have a problem with those now either.
You should also get saline solution with your purchase. Usually you will get a small bottle of solution, you can put this in your backpack or locker at school and put drops in your eye if your contacts start to get too dry (they will probably dry out quicker when you first start wearing them.)
Contacts can damage your eyes if you don't keep them clean, by not putting them in fresh solution often enough, not rubbing them enough right before you put them in, or sleeping with contacts in that are not meant for long term ware.
Don't worry, my brothers and myself all got contacts when we were about your age and we all still wear our contacts today. They are much easier than glasses.
Good Luck!!
2006-11-10 15:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by frenchie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soft contact lenses are very comfortable.... once they're in, you won't even know they're there!
Most opticians are happy to give you a sample pair (for free) for you to keep and wear, before deciding whether to purchase some. If you wear them to school, just take the container they came in, so that you can take them out if you think they're bothering you. (But... I'll bet they won't!)
I've been wearing soft contacts for 35 years... and no problems here. Enjoy!
2006-11-10 18:31:55 · answer #5 · answered by redlacca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not so bad. Try the disposables. Once you get some practise, you would get the hang of it.
2006-11-10 14:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by Amara ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋