Contact Lenses

Taking Proper Care Of Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are a boon for people who wear spectacles. It gives them an opportunity to experiment with their looks and get rid of the hassles of wearing eye glasses. However, people who wear contact lenses need to take special care to avoid eye problems.

Some Precautions For Using Contact Lenses Are

Use Clean Hands

You should wash your hands with soap before handling contact lenses. Also dry your hands with a clean napkin. This will ensure that no foreign particles get attached to the lenses. The foreign particles can cause an allergic reaction in the eyes; hence handling lens with clean hands is essential.

Use FDA Approved Lens Solution

Always use FDA approved lens care solution for cleaning lenses. This will sterilize your lenses thus ensuring maximum protection to your eyes. It is advised that you should refrain from using water for cleaning the lenses. If the water is not completely distilled, it may cause an eye infection.

Store Lenses In A Safe Place

You should store your lenses in a special case meant for keeping contact lenses.  This will ensure that there are no scratches or other damage to your lenses. A proper storing routine will also increase the life of your lenses.

Take A Break

Do not wear lenses 24 x 7. If you are at home, you should take a break from your lenses, which means you should remove the lenses and use spectacles. Also remove the lenses while sleeping. Some doctors also recommend the time period for which you can wear your lenses in a day. You should strictly follow the doctor's instructions. Nowadays, extended wear lenses are available that can be worn for longer duration.

Contact Doctor

If you experience eye irritation, redness of eyes, infection, or any other discomfort in your eyes, you should immediately discontinue using your lenses and seek doctor's advice.

Change Lenses

Contact lenses need to be replaced after sometime. You should consult your doctor regarding the same. There is usually a recommended contact lens replacement chart that comes with the lenses. If you do not replace your lenses on time, they may harm the eyes, as lenses tend to develop deposits on them that reduce their efficiency.

Use Ultraviolet Protected Lenses

It is best to use ultraviolet protected contact lenses for complete protection to your eyes. Wearing UV A and UV B protected sunglasses is also advisable.

Eye Makeup

If you use eye make up, make sure that the make up does not touch the lenses, otherwise the lenses may harbor bacteria. Always wear eye make up after wearing the lenses.

Contact lenses can be really beneficial for you if you follow the above precautions while wearing, handling, storing and cleaning your lenses.