I started wearing glasses when I was seven and was always self-conscious about them. So I was thrilled to get my first pair of contact lenses at 16. I remember looking in the mirror and realizing that it was the first time I could remember seeing my face without glasses. That pivotal moment is now decades in the past and lately I have been wondering if there is any point at which I will be too old to wear contacts.
Age affects eyesight pretty quickly. Once you reach 40, you’re probably having trouble reading the fine print of menus, especially in dimly lit restaurants. That’s a condition called presbyopia and it means that your eye is losing the ability to focus on near objects. You may also begin to have problems seeing well when driving at night. That’s because less light reaches your retina as you age. Many people also struggle with dry eyes, which can make contact lenses very uncomfortable. All of these issues affect contact lens wearers as they get older.
But eye doctors have good news. You can keep wearing for contacts for many years with just as a few simple adjustments.
To improve night vision with contacts, you might ask you doctor about getting special glasses just for driving that you wear over you contacts. Also, a GPS system in the car makes it easier to navigate if you’re having trouble reading street signs.
To combat dry eyes, ask your eye doctor about brands of contact lenses that are especially good for people with this problem. You can also use special wetting solutions. Again, ask your doctor for recommendations.
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