Is it time you made the switch from glasses to contacts?

Around 45 million Americans wear contacts, according to the CDC. Perhaps you’re still wearing glasses but you’re considering whether to trade in your specs for contact lenses. While contacts lenses are beneficial for several reasons, our Elmhurst, IL, optometrists need to examine your eyes to determine if you could be a good candidate. So, what makes someone a good candidate for contacts? Here are some factors to consider:
 

Your Eye Problem

Before getting contact lenses, our Elmhurst, IL, optometrists will need to examine your eyes to determine exact visual acuity and refraction errors. This exam will also check for any eye diseases. From there we will determine if you are nearsighted (trouble seeing objects at a distance) or farsighted (trouble seeing objects up close), or if you have astigmatism. From there we can determine the right type of contact lenses to correct these issues. We also offer multifocal contact lenses that can help patients in Elmhurst, IL, see both up close and far away.
 

Your Activities and Lifestyle

Your lifestyle can also determine whether contact lenses are right for you. Many people who wear glasses think of making a switch because they want the freedom of doing what they want without having to worry about their glasses. For example, you may be an athlete or simply an active individual and your glasses may get in the way of your HIIT workout or downward dog. If so, contact lenses can give you a little more freedom and a lot less hindrance.
 

Upkeep and Care

People need to understand how to properly care for their contact lenses so they can decide if this is something they want to do. After all, you will need to clean your contacts every day to prevent bacteria from building up. You will also want to replace your contact lenses with new ones at the recommended schedule. For example, you may have daily, weekly or monthly contacts, which means that they need to be replaced daily, weekly, or monthly. To reduce your risk for injury or infection, you’ll want to replace contacts at the recommended time.
 

If you are interested in getting contact lenses here in Elmhurst, IL, turn to the team that was named the “Best Eye Doctor” in 2020 by Suburban Life. Call Skowron Eyecare at (630) 834-6244 to schedule a consultation.