New contact lens wearers often have preconceptions, so we've put together a mix of the most frequently asked questions...

"I can buy contact lenses without a prescription."

TRUE AND FALSE

This is false: If you want to wear contact lenses for the first time or you are under 16 years old, you must consult your ophthalmologist who will prescribe them. Contact lenses according to your optical needs, your wearing conditions... He will then establish a prescription valid for one year. It will therefore be useful for your first purchase of contact lenses.

That's right: If you don't need to Contact Lenses with Correction and that the wearing of Contact Lenses are cosmetic only, so you do not need a prescription to order your Contact Lenses . Wearing contact lenses still requires regular monitoring by your ophthalmologist.

"THE Contact lenses are comfortable!

TRUE

The laboratories offer multiple materials and parameters to meet a large number of requests, thus providing you with Contact lenses are becoming more comfortable. During fitting tests, your ophthalmologist determines the best combination for your needs for clear vision and comfortable lenses.

“Contact lenses are expensive!”

FAKE

There are Contact lenses for every budget.

Your ophthalmologist will define the type of Contact lenses adapted to your vision (spherical, toric, progressive, etc.) and the frequency of renewal (daily, monthly, annual). The annual budget for your Contact lenses can vary between €100 and €800 depending on the brand. Contact lenses and the duration you choose.

"It's easy to wear Contact Lenses "

TRUE

Once the right gestures have been learned, put on Contact lenses become intuitive. This simple gesture fits perfectly into your morning routine!

Handling, maintenance, good practices to adopt... optical professionals will advise you if you have the slightest doubt.

"People with astigmatism and presbyopia can wear contact lenses."

TRUE

All visual defects can be corrected with Contact lenses and simultaneously if necessary: myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia... There are also different techniques and different Contact lenses that meet a need for multiple compensation.

"THE Contact lenses can go behind the eye"

FAKE

It is impossible for a Contact lenses slip behind the eye. If they slip under the eyelid, they become stuck in a sac located in the upper part of the eye behind the eyelid. By looking down, it is possible to reduce this sac and by massaging the eyelid, gently slide the contact lens outward. Avoid rubbing your eyes while wearing contact lenses and everything will be fine.

"You can't wear contact lenses your whole life."

FAKE

THE Contact lenses can be worn for life (not the same ones of course).

It's all about compatibility, medical monitoring and compliance with hygiene rules... Our vision and our needs evolve according to our environment and our lifestyle... Thus, your Contact lenses will change over the course of your life.