Why Are My Colored Contacts Blurry? Common Causes
A contact lens that was clear when you put it in and blurry three hours later is maddening. You blink harder. You rub your eye, which makes it worse. You assume the lens is defective. Probably not.
Here are the actual reasons colored contacts get blurry and how to fix each one.
The Lens Is Dry
A dry lens scatters light differently than a hydrated one. The surface gets microscopically rough, and your vision fogs up. Rewetting drops designed for contact lenses fix this in seconds. If you find yourself using drops more than three times a day, your lenses may be nearing the end of their life. At $9.90 per pair, replacing your Berry Series on schedule is cheaper than suffering through dry lenses.
Protein Buildup
Your tears deposit protein on the lens surface every day. Clean them nightly with rubbing and fresh solution. If you have skipped this step for weeks, replace the lenses. Protein buildup that has hardened on the surface cannot be removed.
The Lens Is Inside Out
An inside-out lens does not fit the curve of your eye properly and blinks out of position constantly. Remove and check. The edges should curve up like a bowl. If they point outward like a saucer, flip it and reinsert.
Still blurry after checking all three? See your eye doctor. Browse clear, comfortable colored contacts.