Frequently Asked Questions About PRECISION®
Contact Lenses
Frequently Asked Questions About PRECISION® Contact Lenses
FAQs
You should find just about everything you need below. If not, please get in touch with an Eye Care Practitioner.
If you have eyes that love precise vision, outstanding comfort and easy handling, 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 Eye Care Practitioner. They are essentially rocket scientists for your eyes and will be able to answer your questions. Get a trial* of PRECISION™ contact lenses today.
Glad you asked! Alcon offers a variety of package options to suit your needs.
PRECISION1™ is available in both 30-count and 90-count boxes—take your pick! Pro tip: get the best bang for your buck with the 90-count boxes.
PRECISION7™ comes in 12-count and 27-count boxes. Pro tip: for the best value, go with the 27-count boxes. Start and end every week freshTM1,2!
PRECISION™ contact lenses can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
PRECISION™ contact lenses are designed for easy handling1,3**. Here’s a short video that shows how easy they are to apply and remove.
PRECISION™ contact lenses are designed for busy people who want outstanding comfort1,4. Our lens technology is designed to keep your contact lenses comfortable for the recommended wear time. Your eye doctor 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 Eye Care Practitioner.
PRECISION™ contact lenses can be purchased from many major retailers, through MARLO, your eye doctor, and major optical chain stores. Visit our where-to-buy page for more information.
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 Eye Care Practitioner will instruct you on how to apply and remove lenses comfortably. Try PRECISION™ contact lenses today.
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 allows a high amount of oxygen to travel through the lens.
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 (actually, that one is true). PRECISION™ was designed for precise vision, outstanding comfort, and easy handling1,3,4**. Most importantly, they free you from glasses, so you can live the active life you’ve always wanted. Learn more about trying PRECISION™ contact lenses for the first time here.
If you do have any questions or experience any problems, call your Eye Care Practitioner.
PRECISION™ contact lenses are designed for outstanding comfort1,4. If you have PRECISION1™ daily contact lenses, simply use a fresh pair each day and discard them when you’re done. For PRECISION7™ clean and store your lenses each night and start with a fresh pair after 7 days.
Do not wear contact lenses while swimming. Swimming with contact lenses is not safe and should be avoided entirely. Exposure to water significantly increases the risk of eye infections and damage to your lenses; always remove contacts before swimming.
*Eye exam may be required before lens trial. Professional fees may apply. Offer available at participating offices.
**Based on the mean subjective ratings on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 10 (Excellent) for overall vision, overall comfort and overall handling in subjects wearing PRECISION1 contact lenses from a clinical study, measured at three-month follow-up visit; n=69.
References:
1. In a 2-week prospective clinical study in the US; n=181; CLEAR CARE Cleaning & Disinfecting Solution used for cleaning and disinfection; Alcon data on file, 2023.
2. Zheng Y, Dou J, Wang Y, et al. Sustained release of a polymeric wetting agent from a silicone-hydrogel contact lens material. ACS Omega. 2022;7(33):29223-29230. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03310.
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.
4. Fogt J, Patton K. Long day wear experience with water surface daily disposable contact lenses. Clin Optom. 2022(14):93-99.
Consult your eye care professional for wear, care, precautions, warnings, contraindications and adverse effects.
