Contact lenses are a medical device which require a prescription even if they are not for vision correction. The way how you take care of your contact lens could be crucial part. When you have an eye exam, your eye care professional will assess the health of your eyes and also check for nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. While you look at an eye chart, your eye care professional will measure your vision precisely, and, if necessary, determine a prescription for corrective lenses. You can get a serious eye infection if you do not clean, disinfect and store your contact lenses correctly. Contact lenses that are old or that do not fit well can scratch your eye. They can also cause blood vessels to grow into your cornea, a…
