What harm can be done if I dont have regular check-ups with my optometrist or I order lenses without a valid prescription?
• At your check-up, your optometrist will re-evaluate the fit of your contact lenses and observe any changes in your cornea caused by your lenses. You will benefit by having a correct, current prescription and you may avoid serious problems, especially if you wear your lenses on an extended or overnight schedule. • Though infections of the cornea are rare, severe cases can cause loss of vision and even blindness. During regularly scheduled visits, your optometrist looks for irregularities that, if left untreated, may lead to severe problems. These irregularities often have no symptoms and you may be totally unaware of them. • Contact lens wear causes many changes to cells and tissues of the eye, and sometimes wearing contact lenses can damage the cornea (the clear window of the eye). Even if you are currently experiencing no problems, the lenses may be causing damage to your eyes. Regular check-ups will reduce the likelihood of damage going undetected. • Contact lenses that are not pro
