Currently, contact lenses are widely used for cosmetic purposes. Colored contact lenses have “taken center stage” and become a high-aesthetic fashion trend.
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However, using contact lenses is not as simple as you might think. The following tips will guide you on how to wear and care for contact lenses safely and correctly.
1. Get an Eye Exam
Before deciding to use contact lenses, visit an ophthalmologist to check if your eyes are suitable for them. If you have issues such as weakness, thin cornea, or dryness, it is best to avoid contact lenses, as they may exacerbate your eye condition.
2. Don’t Rush to Discard Old Glasses
Initially, your eyes may find it difficult to adapt to contact lenses. Therefore, it takes time for your eyes to get used to this foreign object. Also, do not forget to regularly consult with your eye specialist until your eyes adjust.
Keeping your old glasses on hand in case your eyes have issues with contact lenses is essential. Remember to have regular eye check-ups.
3. Avoid Dry Eyes
Before going to sleep or after 8-10 hours of wearing contact lenses, you should remove them and soak them in a storing solution.
Each time you put your lenses back in, apply one drop of artificial tears to prevent your cornea from drying out.
4. Prevent Eye Infections
Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap before handling your contact lenses. This will help you prevent eye infections caused by bacterial contamination.
Particularly, for some individuals, their tears contain a high level of protein, making their lenses more susceptible to bacterial infection. The risk of eye diseases is significantly higher for these individuals. Therefore, they should clean their lenses more frequently, at least once a day.
5. Allergies to Contact Lenses
This is not an uncommon issue. It usually occurs in individuals who do not adapt well to the contact lens solution. If your eyes feel itchy, gritty, hot, and red, you must remove the lenses immediately and consult a doctor. Never self-medicate with eye drops without a prescription from a specialist.
6. Tips for Wearing Lenses
While wearing contact lenses, avoid getting too close to gas stoves, flames, or sources of heat. These factors can cause the lenses to shrink, leading to eye damage. Pregnant women should avoid wearing contact lenses due to eye instability.
