Making Sure Your Contact Lenses Remain Comfortable To Wear

Contact lenses are an enormous benefit to those who need to correct less than perfect or impaired vision. In order to really appreciate the full benefits of contact lenses it is important to look after them and they will remain comfortable to wear and, therefore, an asset for your eyes each time you wear them.

To ensure that you always feel comfortable whilst wearing your contact lenses, and that your eyes and lenses remain free from any foreign bodies it is that you follow the manufacturer's recommendations and replace them every fortnight. Singular use or disposable contact lenses, however, need to be discarded at the end of each day of use and replaced by a new pair.

Your contact lenses are for your personal use only and it is strongly advised that you never use lenses belonging to anyone else as this could be detrimental to your eyes. Your personal contact lenses are fitted according to your eyes exact specifications, measurements and condition. By exchanging lenses with a friend or relative can compromise the efficiency of the lens as their prescription will not exactly match your own and you may encounter problems with protein build, irritation and the strength of the lenses themselves.

If you do encounter problems whilst wearing your contact lenses you should remove them immediately so that your eyes can get some respite from any irritation and to ensure that your eyes do not become more aggravated. Allowing your eyes a period of relief from wearing contact lenses will normally remedy the situation. If you find that your eyes do not benefit from removing your lenses and remain constantly aggravated it is adviseable to remove your contact lenses altogether and to seek the advice of your optician.

Hygiene is the key to keeping your eyes and contact lenses healthy. With this in mind it is essential that your hands are sanitized with a suitable cleanser and dried with a clean towel before attempting to touch your contact lenses. If you do not wash your hands before touching your lenses you run the risk of inadvertantly transferring foreign bodies or dirt particles onto the delicate surface of your contact lens which will, when inserted into your eye create a possible infection. You are also at risk of damaging your cornea should there be any debris adhering to your contact lenses.

The same principles of hygiene that you use to clean your contact lenses also apply to the solution that you wil be using to clean them with. Before using solution you should ensure that you have acquainted yourself with the instructions on the label. Solutions for cleaning contact lenses vary and are not generic. The correct type of solution should be for your particular contact lenses. The use of the solution also varies, some being suitable for use in the eye and some that have a dual purpose and can be used as eye drops and for cleaning your lenses. Before using the solution ensure that the spout of the bottle does not come into contact with any area to avoid contammination. It is always better to be cautious and to know what your limitations are when using solution.

Try to create a simple daily routine when caring for your contact lenses which will include examining them before wearing. If you discover any flaws, tears or other imperfections you should dispose of them and opt for a fresh pair. Finally adopt the habit of inserting your contact lenses into your eyes in the same order every day. By following this routine you will avoid confusion as to which lens should be inserted into your eye first.

Caring for your contact lenses is really a matter of being practical and using a degree of common sense. If you follow the correct procedure on a daily basis you will avoid eye irritation and any other discomfort. If you do experience any irritation your first course of action is to remove the contact lenses in order to give your eyes some relief. The eyes are delicate organs and require rest and oxygen to remain healthy and comfortable and by removing your contacts lenses for short periods of time you will be ensuring that your eyes do not become irritated and will feel infinitely more comfortable when you replace your lenses.

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