It’s time to cast all the myths and urban legends aside and show you how contact lenses are the most comfortable and safest vision-correcting method out there, especially if you play sports.

• Lenses can fall out of your eye: Although this might happen, it’s highly unlikely given that soft lenses are moulded perfectly to the eyeball.

• Lenses dry out when exercising outdoors: While it’s true that some alfresco activities, involving speed like cycling, mountain biking and trail running, may cause your lenses to dry out - this problem can be swiftly solved with the help of eye drops and wraparound glasses - easy! everclear Eye Drops featuring an effective and gentle formula work wonders for even the most sensitive peepers.

• A lens can get stuck behind your eye: A common misconception is that it's possible to lose a lens behind your eye, but as the experts in all things eyewear and care, we can confidently say that this is just a myth. Despite the eyes being the most delicate parts of your body, they’re also ultra-protected, so any foreign objects are washed away by tears or pushed out in a jiffy.

• Lenses can damage the eye if you’re hit: If you do happen to be hit directly in the eye, contact lenses are still a lot safer than a pair of specs. In fact, modern lenses are created from incredibly light, soft and smooth materials that won’t cause any damage at all - score!

• It’s expensive to get lenses for sport: False - lenses like dailies are super cost-effective, as you can buy a pack of 30 to wear whenever you want, without any waste. Our opticians recommend everclear ELITE - premium, mega-breathable and hydrating lenses for incredible value. Why not test the waters and give our free 5-day trial pack a go now?

• Lenses require too much care: Monthly lenses do need to be stored and cleaned in solution, but if you switch to daily disposables, they’re 100% maintenance-free! Pop them in for a session, and pre-shower, throw them away - no fuss, no solution, and no case needed.

Sports contact lenses: why use them?