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Can a contact lens move behind your eye?

What should I do if I sleep in or leave my lenses in overnight by mistake?

If I drop a contact lens when inserting it, can I still put it into my eye?

How long does it take to get used to contact lenses?

Can I get contact lenses for my prescription?

I've been thinking about wearing contact lenses, but I suffer from allergies and sometimes have very watery eyes. Will this affect me wearing lenses?

Can I swim in my contact lenses?

Am I too old to wear contact lenses?

I'm thinking of changing from specs to contact lenses, am I likely to have any problems?

Should I refrain from wearing contact lenses before having a sight test and if so, for how long?

Using contact lenses

Can a contact lens move behind your eye?

What should I do if I sleep in or leave my lenses in overnight by mistake?

If I drop a contact lens when inserting it, can I still put it into my eye?

How long does it take to get used to contact lenses?

Can I get contact lenses for my prescription?

I've been thinking about wearing contact lenses, but I suffer from allergies and sometimes have very watery eyes. Will this affect me wearing lenses?

Can I swim in my contact lenses?

Am I too old to wear contact lenses?

I'm thinking of changing from specs to contact lenses, am I likely to have any problems?

Should I refrain from wearing contact lenses before having a sight test and if so, for how long?

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