{"id":1624,"date":"2023-04-20T13:30:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T17:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.warbyparker.com\/learn\/?p=1624"},"modified":"2026-04-02T03:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:12:34","slug":"why-are-my-contacts-blurry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stage.warby.io\/learn\/why-are-my-contacts-blurry","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My Contacts Blurry?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blurry contacts<\/a> can happen for several reasons. There\u2019s also a chance your contacts aren\u2019t the issue\u2014your vision could be blurry for reasons relating to your prescription or eye health. Or, it might be a simple misstep in your daily contact lens care<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll cover the most common culprits behind blurry vision for contact lens wearers, along with tips to get you seeing clearly again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Reasons for Blurry Vision With Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Your Prescription Is Outdated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common culprits behind seemingly blurry contacts? Out-of-date prescriptions<\/a>. Ensuring your prescription is accurate is one of the many reasons it\u2019s important to have regular eye exams<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refractive errors progress naturally as we (and our eyes) age. Your eye doctor will be able to assess whether to change your prescription after a comprehensive exam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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2. Your Contacts Need Cleaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have cloudy contacts, they might simply need to be cleaned a little better. To test this theory, see if you still have blurry vision when you wear your glasses<\/a>. If you have blurry vision with contacts but not glasses, the issue may be with the cleanliness of your contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, cleaning shouldn\u2019t take more than a few minutes each night. If you\u2019re new to contacts (or would simply like a refresher), we\u2019ve got an easy-to-follow guide to cleaning contacts<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If cleaning contacts isn\u2019t your thing, you may want to consider switching to disposable daily contacts<\/a>. With dailies, you can just take them out at the end of the night, pop in a fresh pair the next day, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Improper Use Left Deposits on Your Lenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some activities and contacts simply don\u2019t mix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, sleeping in your contacts<\/a> can cause protein deposits to build up on your lenses. And wearing your contacts in water<\/a> is another big no-no. Swimming<\/a> or showering while wearing contacts<\/a> can allow bacteria and other contaminants present in water to penetrate your lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any of this buildup on your contact lenses can not only cause blurry vision but also put you at great risk for eye infection<\/a>. Be sure to follow all best practices when wearing and handling your contact lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Your Contacts Are Dry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you forgot to store your contacts in solution<\/a> overnight. Or perhaps you had a late night and wore your contact lenses longer than usual. The bottom line is that dry contacts can exacerbate dry eye symptoms, including blurry vision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want a simple test? Try blinking a bunch. If your vision improves a little bit, it may be a sign your contacts are too dry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try rehydrating your contacts in their storage case filled with solution. Or, you can try rewetting them with eye drops made for use with contacts<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Your Contact Lenses Aren\u2019t the Correct Fit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not all brands of contacts fit exactly the same. That\u2019s why part of your initial contact lens exam<\/a> has to do with fitting. Your eye doctor will take many characteristics of your eye into consideration when prescribing a specific brand, such as the curve of your cornea and the size of your pupils and irises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People with astigmatism<\/a> have an uneven curvature to their corneas that affects how contacts fit. Toric lenses<\/a> are contacts for astigmatism<\/a> that are specifically designed to fit the cornea\u2019s unusual curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have new contacts, blurry vision might relate to how they fit. Be sure to reach out to your eye doctor if you’re experiencing blurriness with your new contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Your Contacts Have Shifted or Weren\u2019t Inserted Correctly <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your vision seems blurry with your contacts in, it may be a sign that something\u2019s off with their orientation. Something may have gone awry when you were putting in your contact lenses<\/a>, or they may have shifted off center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n