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Proper Care of Contact Lenses Will Protect Your Vision
Are you wearing contact lenses right
now? Maybe not if you've been viewing the computer screen
for a long time. The computer is only one cause of discomfort
for contact lens wearers. If you are new to contacts
or have developed bad habits in caring for your lenses
you may find your eyes are often dry and irritated when
wearing them.
Properly caring for your lenses and
following the guidelines for your type is important
in protecting your vision and ensuring your contacts
are comfortable to wear. See if you've been making these
mistakes that could be ruining your contacts and possibly
harming your eyes.
WHY CLEANING WITH WATER IS NOT A
GOOD IDEA...
Your eyes are very sensitive and can
easily become infected when you do not clean your lenses
properly. The lens develops a build up of deposits that
can irritate the eye. Lens cleaning solutions will break
down the deposits and disinfect the lens.
Water and homemade saline solutions
can contain micro-organisms, chlorine and other minerals
that can damage the lens and harm your eyes.
Unless you are wearing disposable lenses
you must clean your contacts after every wear. Use an
appropriate lens case for storage and clean the case
and allow to air dry between uses.
ONLY WEAR CONTACTS FOR THE RECOMMENDED
AMOUNT OF TIME
Some contacts are meant to be thrown
out after one day of wear. Others can be worn for a
week or a month without removing them in between. Most
require removal and cleaning every day. It is important
to know the schedule your contacts are intended for
to prevent problems with your eyes.
HANDLE WITH CARE
When you remove or insert your contacts
be sure to handle them with clean, dry hands. Avoid
washing your hands with soaps containing perfumes or
oils and don't allow sunscreen, hand cream or nail polish
remover to come in contact with them.
If your eyes are dry and irritated you
can also use eye drops to remoisten your contacts while
wearing them rather than trying to take them out. In
fact, if your eyes do feel dry and the contact is sticking
try to remoisten your contacts before attempting to
remove them.
If you wear makeup you should insert
the contacts before applying cosmetics and remove them
before washing cosmetics off. Powders and sprays can
irritate contact lens wearers so be careful when applying
powdery shadows or hair spray when wearing contact lens.
If irritation occurs DO NOT rub your eyes; remove lenses
first and clean them in the cleaning solution before
wearing again.
Your vision is invaluable - take care
to protect it from harm. If you do think you've injured
or infected your eye do not wear your contacts until
you have been seen by an eye care specialist.
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