Can I use contacts, even if I have a Lazy eye?

Question

I have a lazy eye. My question is if i can use contacts, or will i have to wear glasses all my life (im not old enough for eye surgery). I can see better with my left eye than my right.

Thank you all that answered!! I got contacts on Thursday!!!

Answer 1

You can wear contacts if you have a lazy eye or Amblyopia. It might not help your vision depending if its mild or severe. I would recommend talking with your doctor about it to see if he/she would recommend it. Hope this helps!!

Answer 2

Yes! One of my friends has a lazy eye and she always wears her contacts. It doesn't matter if one eye can see better than the other too since most people have that. And it doesn't matter how big your eyes are either, all contacts are the same size.

I'd say buy some contacts and get a pair of glasses just incase you run out of contacts or something. I do that too.

Answer 3

In general, a lazy eye is no reason not to have contacts.

However, some people with lazy eyes have components in their glasses Rx, prisms, which cannot easily be incorporated in contacts.
This may cause eyestrain.
In some cases if the lazy eye also means the eye turns, has a squint, strabismus, this may look more obvious in contacts.

So, there's no extra medical risk with contacts, but in particular cases, they may not work as well, or look as good, as hoped for. That would need individual professional advice.

Answer 4

i have a lazy eye too and i am 23 and beleive me ur eye cant be corrected if u havecrossed the age of 10
well u can wear lenses and tats for sure

Answer 5

I would consult you eye doctor and see what he or she says. I'm sure it's not a problem but give the office a quick call

Answer 6

Hi Ana, Sure why not do what ever works to help if Dr advise?