Wear Color Contact Lenses While Pregnant Everything You Need to Know (And More!)

Hey there, WOOEYE fans! If you’re pregnant and wondering whether you can still rock your favorite colored contacts, you’re not alone. Many of you have asked us about this, so we’re here to break it down for you.

The quick answer is yes (yay!), but let's really talk about this because your amazing pregnant body is going through some big changes. We'll cover everything from why your eyes feel different to how to keep wearing your lenses safely. Grab some snacks (because pregnant hunger is real!), get comfy, and let's dive in!

Why Your Eyes Feel Different During Pregnancy

Okay, so here's the thing - when you're pregnant, your body is basically a magical hormone factory. These hormones are doing all sorts of wild things, and yes, that includes changing how your eyes feel! You might notice:

Your eyes feel drier than usual (thanks, hormones!)
Your contacts might not feel as comfortable as they used to
Sometimes things might look a tiny bit blurry
Your eyes might get irritated more easily

But Can I Actually Wear My Colored Contacts?

Yes! You totally can wear your color lenses while pregnant, but you'll want to be extra careful and maybe make some small changes to your routine. Think of it like this - you're already being super careful about what you eat and drink, right? Well, your eyes deserve that same level of attention!

Wooeye Super Helpful Tips for Happy Eyes During Pregnancy

Clean, clean, clean! - Now more than ever, you'll want to be a cleaning superstar with your colored contacts. Always wash your hands before touching them, use fresh care solution every time, and don't skip cleaning steps. Pregnancy can make you more likely to get eye infections, so let's avoid that!

Water is your BFF - Drinking lots of water helps with dry eyes (and everything else pregnancy-related!). Keep a cute water bottle with you at all times and sip away.

Give your eyes breaks - If you're working on a computer or staring at your phone a lot (who isn't?), remember the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Your eyes will thank you!

Listen to your body - If your eyes say "nope" to contacts one day, listen to them! It's okay to wear glasses sometimes. Your comfort is what matters most. 5. Eye drops can help - Look for preservative-free artificial tears to help with dryness. Just check with your doctor first to make sure they're pregnancy-safe.

When You Might Want to Skip the Contacts

There are a few times when it's better to give your eyes a vacation from contact lenses:

If your eyes are super red or irritated
If you have any eye pain
If your vision keeps changing or getting blurry
l If you just don't feel like wearing them (because pregnancy tiredness is real!)

What If My Prescription Changes?

Fun (but maybe annoying) fact: Pregnancy can sometimes change your vision temporarily! If you wear prescription contacts and things start looking fuzzy, don't panic. It will probably go back to normal after baby arrives. But do talk to your eye doctor if you're having trouble seeing clearly.

The Most Important Thing!

Remember, you're growing a whole human inside you - how amazing is that?! If wearing contacts starts feeling like too much trouble, it's completely okay to take a break. Your health and comfort are way more important than how your eyes look. But if you do want to keep wearing color contact lenses, just follow these tips and you should be good to go!