With nearly 75 million contact lens wearers on the planet, and 31 million in the US alone, it is hard to imagine that contact lenses are difficult to wear. Most first time wearers, in fact, are delighted with the level of comfort that contact lenses provide. As long as the initial contact lens fitting is performed by a professional eyecare practitioner, any irritation associated with new lenses can be minimized or eliminated. After a brief adjustment period, most people report they can no longer feel contact lenses on their eyes.

If you are a first time contact lenses wearer, or even a pro, undoubtedly you have questions about wearing contact lenses. In this section you'll find the most up-to-date information about contact lenses for all wearers. Want to know whether color contacts are for you? There are very few hard contact wearers today due to improvements in other types.

When cleaning lenses always follow the instructions give by your eye doctor. Some general guidelines should be followed for all lens types. Always wash your hands before removing or inserting the lens. Always use quality lens care products and try to clean lenses as often as possible to move buildup.