Trying PRECISION1™ Contact Lenses for the First Time
Congrats! You made a big decision and it’s good to know that starting your life in PRECISION1™ daily disposable contact lenses is easy. So let’s get started. First thing’s first – make an appointment with your optometrist.
Pro tip
Not all optometrists carry PRECISION1™ daily disposable contact lenses, so ask before you go. Then use this handy checklist to set yourself up for a win on the big day. It’s going to be super easy because these babies are not only easy to wear, but easy to love.
What to Know Before You Go
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Appointment lengths vary so give yourself an hour to try on those contact lenses
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Ask your optometrist all the questions, even if you think it’s silly (we provided some useful ones below)
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Remember to check with your optometrist’s office about any health policies and/or protocols
What to Bring
Your Health Insurance Info
Or your mum’s card if you are still that lucky
Your current eyewear ...
... other contact lenses or whatever you use to see clearly.
What to Ask
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How long will it take for my eyes to adjust to contact lenses?
There’s no exact science to this. Some people adjust in a few minutes, others a little longer. The good news? PRECISION1™ contacts are specially designed to be easy to wear and easy to love, so you’ll be comfy in no time.
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How often should I wear my contact lenses?
PRECISION1™ daily disposable contact lenses are for daily wear. Everyone’s eyes are different and your optometrist can tell you what to expect. Even though they are really comfy it’s best to ask your optometrist for tips.
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Do I need to schedule a follow-up appointment?
Most optometrists are going to want to have a follow-up appointment. This will ensure you have the best possible lens wear experience.
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Are there any new health precautions I should take?
Check in with your optometrist’s office before your appointment.
Common Contact Lens Questions
If you have eyes that love precise vision1, all-day comfort2 and easy handling3, then we would recommend wearing contact lenses. Pretty much anyone can enjoy wearing contact lenses. To find out what’s the most suitable lens for you, visit your local Optometrist. They are essentially rocket scientists for your eyes and will be able to answer your questions. Try PRECISION1™ contact lenses today.
Your friendly Optometrist in the neighbourhood is the person to ask. Book your fitting and they’ll identify what lens is the most suitable fit (in more ways than one) for your eyes.
Contact lenses work in a similar way to glasses. Contact lenses correct short-sightedness using a concave lens, and long-sightedness with a convex lens. When either type of lens is placed in front of the eye, it moves the image back to the retina and focuses it, resulting in clear vision. Contact lenses also correct astigmatism by using different correctional powers. Astigmatism is a common and usually minor eye condition that causes blurred, distorted or ‘fuzzy’ vision. It occurs when the cornea isn't a perfectly curved shape.
Your local Optometrist will measure your eye and recommend a suitable type of lens for you to help achieve a comfortable wearing experience.
If you are experiencing discomfort, please speak to your Optometrist for advice.
There may be times when contact lenses are more convenient than glasses. You may prefer to wear contact lenses to work, or when you read or watch TV at home. You may want to play sports without feeling encumbered by glasses. Alternatively you may just prefer to have a glasses-free look for aesthetic reasons, so you always look and feel like yourself.
If you are wearing contact lenses, we recommend you have a spare pair of up to date glasses too.
Contact lenses have been a popular alternative to glasses for the last decade. Moreover, there have been massive strides in contact lens technology in recent years. The risk of contact lens-related eye damage is low, as long as you follow your Optometrist’s advice and recommendations.
This is a common question before people try contact lenses for the first time. The fear that contact lenses hurt is understandable because it may be related to a natural human reluctance to touch the surface of one’s eye. Your Optometrist will instruct you on how to apply and remove lenses comfortably.
However, here are some tips and tricks from us.
The materials used to make contact lenses depend on the type of contact lens. Some soft contact lenses are made of hydrophilic ‘water-loving’ polymers called hydrogels. Others are made from a newer material called silicone hydrogel, which permit a high amount of oxygen to travel through the lens.
Contacts are designed to stay in position. Ensure you have had a professional contact lens fitting.
There are all sorts of myths about wearing contact lenses like they’ll travel into your brain (impossible), they’ll melt onto your eyes (also impossible), and that they’ll stop you from crying when cutting onions (that one is true). PRECISION1™ was designed for precise vision1, all-day comfort2, and easy handling3. Most importantly, they free you from glasses, so you can live the active life you’ve always wanted.
If you do have any questions or experience any problems, your Optometrist should be your first point of call.
It’s important that your contact lenses feel as comfortable as possible. If you have sensitive eyes, tell your Optometrist and they’ll be able to tell you if you can wear contact lenses, and which ones are suitable for you.
Your Optometrist will provide contact lens application and removal training and advise you on the Do's and Don'ts in contact lens wear. But here are a few things from us:
• Despite being perfectly sized as a hat for your favourite action figures or fingertips, contact lenses should always go on your eyes.
• Check our application and removal tips for how to do this like an expert.
• PRECISION1™ contact lenses are daily disposables, so make sure you take them out before going to sleep.
• Have a check-up with your Optometrist every year, or as soon as you notice a change in your vision, so you’ve always got the right prescription.
References:
1. Fogt J, Patton K. Long day wear experience with water surface daily disposable contact lenses. Clin Optom. 2022(14):93-99.
2. Grant T, Tang A. A Survey of Contact Lens Wearers and Eye Care Professionals on Satisfaction with a New Smart-Surface Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Contact Lens. Clin Optom (Auckl). 2020;12:9-15. Published 2020 Jan 14.
3. Cummings S, Giedd B, Pearson C. Clinical Performance of a Novel Daily Disposable Soft Contact Lens. JCLRS [Internet]. 2020Dec.11;4(1):e23-e30.
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