You've run out of solution at bedtime, or you're about to jump in the pool with your lenses still in. People ask us the same thing all the time: can you put contacts in water, even for a minute? The honest answer is no. Contact lenses and water don't belong together, whether that's tap water, bottled water, or the pool, sea, or shower. Here's why that rule matters, and what to do when you're caught short.

Shopping for coloured contact lenses and tripping over the labels can be genuinely confusing. The words 'tinted', 'enhancement', and 'opaque' get used as if you already know them. You don't have to, and sorting them out is easier than it first looks. Each type changes your eyes in its own way and by a different amount. So the right choice really comes down to how big a change you want, from a barely-there lift to a whole new eye colour by Friday night.

Quick answer: blue light contact lenses use a tint or coating that absorbs a portion of the high-energy light coming from screens, but the evidence that this actually reduces digital eye strain, protects your macula, or improves sleep is thin. UK and US eye health bodies do not currently recommend them on the strength of that evidence. If screens are leaving your eyes tired, the bigger wins come from your screen habits and, for contact lens wearers, choosing contacts built for comfort during long digital sessions. 

Short answer? Yes, go for it. Most people can happily wear contact lenses every single day; the trick is picking a lens built for daily use, following your optician's wearing schedule, and giving your eyes a breather when they ask for one. 

If you’re looking for the best daily contact lenses in the UK, the short answer is: Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day for premium all-round wear, Dailies Total 1 for dry eyes, and

The solution you need depends on your lens type.

Getting your first contact lens prescription is a genuinely exciting moment. Glasses-free vision, no frames fogging up in the cold, and the freedom to wear any sunglasses you like. Millions of people across the UK wear contact lenses every day, and once you've found your routine, it's easy to see why.