“Are contacts bad for myopia?”
I have myopia and want to wear contacts. Are contacts bad for myopia?
3 Answers
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Jason Randall Smith
Optometrist
Contact lenses are a very good option in order to correct myopia. Myopia is a refractive condition where your eyes may be out of focus, similar to a camera being out of focus. Contact lenses are not a cure, but they are a way to correct your vision to 20/20. So, the answer to your question in NO, they are not bad for myopia. And there are millions of people wearing contact lenses successfully with no issues as long as you follow all directions, follow all proper hygiene and cleaning instructions, follow a proper wearing schedule, and follow up with your eye doctor as recommended. If contact lenses are not something that works for you, there are 2 alternatives including glasses or refractive surgery. Good luck and best wishes.