Contact lens technology has come a long way in a short time. With the newer materials and designs, we are now able to fit contact lenses for patients who were previously told they could not wear them. However, wearing contact lenses does pose risks to your eye health. Improper wear or care of your contact lenses could lead to long-term vision problems and even blindness. In order to keep your eyes and vision healthy and allow you to continue to wear contact lenses safely, you’ll want to have a yearly contact lens examination as part of your annual eye health or vision exam.