Benefits of Vision Correction with Contact Lenses

See well.

• Contact lenses correct most vision problems ¹, including:
  • Near-sightedness (myopia): blurred vision far away
  • Far-sightedness (hyperopia): blurred vision close up
  • Astigmatism: blurred vision both far away and close up
  • Presbyopia: blurred vision close up in aging adults
• Contact lenses move with the eye for vision correction that can feel and look natural ².
• Some studies have shown that specially fitted contact lenses may help slow the progression of near-sightedness in children and teens, although they are not currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for this purpose ^3-9.

Feel well.

• The variety of contact lens materials and replacement schedules available allows eye doctors to select the best option for an individual’s eyes, lifestyle, and budget.
• Contact lenses allow individuals to maintain a natural appearance without glasses or, if they choose, to change the appearance of their eyes with colored contact lenses.
• Children, teens, and adults who wear contact lenses report feeling better about their physical appearance and ability to engage in sports and recreational activities compared to those who wear glasses ^10-12.

Play well.

• Well-fitting contact lenses stay in place on the eyes and improve peripheral (side) vision during sports and activities.^{2, 13, 14}
• Contact lenses do not fog up like glasses when outdoors, in low temperature work environments, or playing sports.
• Contact lens wearers can use non-prescription UV-blocking sunglasses to protect their eyes from the sun. Some types of contact lenses can provide extra UV protection—although they are not a substitute for sunglasses ¹⁵.