DEAR DR. GOTT: Can the eye contacts that change your eye color affect your sight? What about those that have designs on them?

DEAR READER: Yes, these cosmetic accessories (known as zero-powered or plano cosmetic contact lenses) do, indeed, have the potential to adversely affect sight; as do contacts used for vision correction.

Contacts, whether for cosmetic or medical reasons, MUST be obtained from and fitted by an eye doctor. This not only ensures proper fitting but drastically reduces the risk of complications. Everyone’s eyes are different. What is an appropriately sized lens for one person may be inappropriate for another. Being too small can cause scratches to the eye; being too large may cause the lens to move around the eye, resulting in blurred vision with the increased risk of having the lens fall out.
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