Take Care (Eye contact lenses) of Contact Lens Problems
Posted in Cosmetic Contact Lenses by admin on January 5th, 2008 You are bound to have faced some contact lens problems one way or another., even if you are new to contact lenses, or have been wearing it for years,
Although supposedly for convenience, using contacts does come with its fair share of inconveniences.
Getting started
Most contact lens problems start with not choosing a pair that suits your eyes in the first place.
An ill-fitting pair of lenses can cause irritation, discomfort, keep sliding around your cornea, or simply drop off.
Most people probably don’t have a problem with the standard lens shape, especially if they purchase over-the-counter boxes of contacts.
But there are some people who need to let the optician check out the shape of their cornea, and have a custom-made pair that fits just for themselves.
And by that I mean getting a pair that fits the shape of your cornea, and big or small enough to stay put in your eyes so that it doesn’t fall off.
Wear it no longer than recommended
Of course, we know that there are different lenses that are used for different lengths of time.
Over-extended wear results in lack of oxygen for your eyes, and can even cause the outermost surface of protective layer on your eyeball to become detached.
These contact lens problems cause your eyes to be prone to germs and bacteria, and even cause pain under normal lighting.
It is important that we put them on no longer than it is supposed to stay put each time we use it.
So, dailies are meant to be thrown away daily, monthlies-monthly, yearlies-yearly etc.
Keep it clean
Naturally, an ill-maintained pair of lenses accumulates germs and bacteria, and causes our eyes to be prone to infections.
We almost don’t have to care about cleaning daily contact lenses, but for the monthly and permanent ones (these last typically a year or slightly more), it is very important we have a daily regime to clean them properly and store them appropriately after each use (with a suitable cleaner and solution).
The right solution matters
Speaking of which, even the type of cleaner and solution must be chosen carefully. Some people do have adverse reactions to certain brands of solutions.
Most opticians will do an eye test for you to see whether the your eyes are allergic to the solution you bought. Be sure to ask for a test if he/she doesn’t do one for you!
If the solution is not right, or if you don’t clean your lenses diligently, again, complications might occur, and your eyes can easily be infected.
Don’t take this lightly, because negligence can lead to all kinds of eye problems, and in the worst case, even blindness!
Check for scratches
Now, sometimes, due to carelessness, or even no fault of your own, there may be scratches on your contacts. And you can’t tell contact lens problems like these until you look at it carefully under the light, or let your optician look at it for you.
A scratched lens can in turn harm your eyes because the rough surface tears away at your cornea. This usually results in redness and excessive tearing.
Needless to say, get a new pair!
It’s how you put it on too
Last but not least, probably the most overlooked of contact lens problems is putting on lenses the wrong way around. By this I mean that your lenses are inside out when you put them on.
So always check the your lenses are curved upwards like a dish or shallow bowl, and not where the edge of the lens curl out and downwards.
At the end of the day, using contact lenses can be very convenient, giving you almost perfect eyesight without eyeglasses.
Always remember to start with the right brand and shape that fits your eyes, have it on no longer than the recommended period of time each time you use it, and clean it properly.
A well maintained pair of lenses can last as long as it is supposed to, while letting you have comfort when you use it.
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