Vital notes when using contact lenses that cannot be ignored
The following tips on how to choose and use contact lenses will help you choose the right type for you, avoiding eye diseases, and even blindness and eye damage if you do not use contact lenses correctly.
Not all contact lenses are right for you.
All fingerprints are different and so are everyone’s corneas. Every pair of eyes has different needs, shapes and characteristics. So what works for some people may not work for you. So think carefully before you buy.
Do not share contact lenses
It is not advisable to share contact lenses with anyone for hygiene reasons. If you are using someone else's contact lenses, remember that their eyes may have allergies or bacteria that can easily be transferred to your eyes or vice versa.
Don't buy contact lenses online
Most young people and even adults like to buy contact lenses online. But remember, when you do so, you may skip regular eye exams and fail to detect changes in your eyes.
Pink eye
You don’t get pink eye just from wearing contact lenses, but if you don’t follow the proper care regimen, you can get red eyes. If you sleep in disposable lenses or clean your lenses with water instead of contact solution, red eyes can be a sign of an eye infection.
Do not reuse old lens solution.
The eyes are extremely sensitive, so contact lenses must also be absolutely clean. We often have the habit of reusing old lens soaking solution. However, this is a mistake, because once the lenses are removed from the solution, the solution will be contaminated by your hands or lens removal tools. Therefore, re-soaking will cause the lenses to become infected and cause eye irritation. Another thing to note is that you should only use specialized solutions to soak lenses.
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| Only specialized water may be used to clean contact lenses. Illustration: Internet |
Do not use tap water, drinking water, or filtered water to clean your contact lenses. Drinking water, tap water, or filtered water still contain microscopic microorganisms that can cause eye irritation. Only use specialized water to clean contact lenses.
Do not reuse disposable contact lenses.
For those who like to wear lenses or experiment with contact lenses, disposable contact lenses are the best choice. They are easy to maintain and provide excellent results. However, because they are disposable, they are not resistant to dirt. These lenses are only designed for use during the day, so they should be discarded immediately after use.
Before using glasses should go to the doctor
Not everyone can wear contact lenses. For those with eye diseases, wearing glasses will cause eye irritation. Therefore, before deciding to switch to wearing contact lenses, you should go to the nearest eye hospital for doctors to examine and give an accurate conclusion.
People with sensitive eyes should wear special glasses that can block ultraviolet rays. With normal glasses, you can wear the wrong power, but contact lenses require the correct power, so you should have a thorough examination before buying contact lenses.
Trust your doctor
Avoid buying non-prescription contact lenses without consulting a doctor as you may use them incorrectly. It is important to do a thorough check-up before buying. You need to see a doctor to measure your cornea, check for dryness of your eyes, and have a detailed check-up before buying contact lenses.
Buy contact lenses after consultation
You don’t have to buy branded glasses, but you do need to choose the right one for you. Cylindrical lenses are more likely to be hurt by their choice because they are more harmful than spherical lenses. They cause problems like headaches, fatigue, and rashes.
Follow the instructions for using the glasses.
It is imperative to follow basic hygiene rules when using contact lenses. Simple things like washing and drying your hands before touching your lenses and taking 2-3 minutes to clean them can help keep your eyes and lenses safe.
Do not wear contact lenses for too long.
If you wear contact lenses for a long time, it will lead to blurred vision. The reason is that contact lenses will prevent the eyes from contacting with air, causing the cornea to lack oxygen, more dangerously, it can lead to scarring of the black eye.
The time to wear contact lenses depends on each person's health, eye condition and living environment. For those who often have to work in a polluted environment, they should only wear lenses for about 3 to 4 hours. In addition, contact lenses should also be removed during eye rest periods such as naps or overnight.
Do not wear contact lenses when you have eye pain.
When your eyes show signs of illness such as swelling, redness, or watery eyes, stop using contact lenses immediately. In addition, you should carefully check your lenses, as this can also be the cause of eye diseases. Especially if the lenses are torn or scratched, you must throw them away immediately. If you try to wear them, your cornea will be damaged, which can cause permanent blindness.
