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Can Contact Lenses Freeze: Debunking 16 Common Contact Myths

Written By Barry Silver

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More than 45 million Americans wear contact lenses to correct their vision. Some say it’s life-changing. However, like many medical devices, contact lenses are often misunderstood by potential new users and existing users. People have many questions about contacts, from can contact lenses freeze to whether they can get lost behind your eyes.

We want you to be fully informed when you make decisions regarding your vision, and so we’ve compiled a list of 16 myths and/or misunderstandings that surround the use and care of contact lenses. It’s possible some will “open your eyes” to trying contacts or using them as they should be. So, can contact lenses freeze? Can they pop out? Let’s dive into these myths!

What Causes Watery Eyes?

Written By Louise Wood

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Are your eyes streaming with tears when you aren’t even crying? Or maybe they just constantly feel wet. Having constantly watery eyes can be uncomfortable.

Your eyes are designed to naturally produce tears to soothe and protect them. When you are around dust or smoke your eyes will temporarily produce additional tears as a defense mechanism to keep irritants out.

But what happens when your eyes produce excess tears for no obvious reason? Here are some possible causes for your watery eyes and tips for managing your symptoms.

10 Common Eyesight Myths Debunked!

Written By Michael Healy

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There are so many eyesight myths that we hear as kids: “Don’t sit too close to the television. You’ll go blind!”… “Turn on the light when you read. If you don’t, you’ll go blind!”… “Don’t cross your eyes, they’ll stay that way and you’ll go blind!”

These classic bits of eye health wisdom still ring clearly in my ears.

Unfortunately, I sat way too close to the tube, I read in the dark more often than not, and my friends and I probably spent a collective week of our lives looking at each other through crossed eyes… and guess what? My eyes didn’t stay crossed and, believe it or not, I didn’t go blind!

Fortunately, none of these timeless words of eye health advice shared for years by millions of mothers around the world have turned out to be true.

So where did these crazy eyesight myths—and the many others we’ve heard over the years—come from? And more importantly: are any of them true, or are they all wise tales and myths?

Here are the 10 most common eyesight myths and my attempt to use facts and research to effectively debunk each. I’ll start with the three mentioned above.

Contact Lenses for Kids: Are They Safe?

Written By Michael Healy

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“I broke my glasses… again.” It’s the dreaded phrase heard by parents of glasses-wearing kids everywhere. In an effort to eliminate the inconvenience of lost and broken eyeglasses, many parents are considering contact lenses for kids, but at the same time, are unsure if wearing contact lenses is a safe option.

A lot of research shows contact lenses are not only safe for kids, but in some cases, can also help to correct vision and slow the progression of myopia.

However, just because contact lenses are safe for children, it doesn’t mean contacts are the right option for all kids. This article examines the research behind the safety of contact lenses for children, and considers the pros and cons.

7 Common Eye Pain Causes: What to Know

Written By Michael Healy

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Whether it’s a speck of dust or dirt, pollen, or maybe an eyelash that’s causing your eye to tear up, nearly everyone in the world can relate to the misery associated with minor eye irritations or discomforts. With minor eye irritation, the good news is it generally subsides after using eye drops, rinsing your eye with water, or removing the offending object. But experiencing debilitating eye pain is another story, and one that can have a not-so-happy ending—especially if you are unaware of the signs and symptoms of the leading eye pain causes.