Can Contact Lenses Cause Headaches?

Most people are able to successfully wear to contact lenses without any problems at all, but a few may need an adjustment period or have other problems. One thing that is commonly asked is whether or not contact lenses can cause headaches. In some cases, this is possible, but it shouldn't happen. Here are a few of the reasons it may occur:

An Incorrect Prescription

Incorrect prescriptions for corrective eyewear can cause eye strain and blurry vision, and in turn, these can result in headaches. However, the problem here really isn't with the lenses, but with the prescription.

Problems with prescriptions often arise because people have waited too long to get them updated. As the years go by, your vision often changes, so an old prescription will no longer provide the proper correction. A new exam is needed to update it.

Improper Lenses

Standard contact lenses work well for most people, but if you have certain eye conditions, you may need a "hard to fit" variety like toric lenses or scleral contact lenses. Get a new comprehensive eye exam and contact lens evaluation at Arena Eye Care Optometry in Sacramento to learn if you're better off with a "specialty" contact lenses.

Non-Prescribed Contact Lenses

There is an online phenomenon currently happening where people buy cosmetic, or "costume," contact lenses from suppliers who operate under little to no regulation. They skirt the law recklessly. Since these lenses have no vision correction attached to them, many people mistakenly think it's safe to buy them without the supervision of an eye doctor.

In reality, all contact lenses need prescriptions. That's because they must fit the curvature of your eye - and be made under strict safety protocols - to reduce the likelihood of eye damage. Your doctor will prescribe lenses with the right shape and source them from FDA-approved manufacturers. This includes cosmetic contact lenses including Halloween lenses. Arena Eye Care Optometry is able to provide several different types of FDA approved Halloween contact lenses that look fantastic.

Let Our Doctor Help

If you have been getting headaches while wearing contact lenses or shortly thereafter, make an appointment with our eye doctor here at Arena Eye Care Optometry in Sacramento immediately. Our contact lens exams will ensure that you have the right fit, lens type, and prescription strength for your eyes so you can safely and comfortably wear them.