Health:-Useful information-"Co ntact lens: care tips"

Useful information-"Co ntact lens: care tips"

1)Avoid wearing contact lenses while swimming as there are bacteria in
the water that can adhere to your lenses and cause infections. If you
do swim with your contacts, you should wear goggles over them and you
should disinfect them immediatelyafterwards.
2)You should never share your contact lenses with anyone as it may
cause an eye infection.
3)You should clean the lenses by rinsing them with the solution and
not rub the lenses to remove dirt and protein deposits.
4)Contact lenses should always be stored in a sterile carrying case
filled with fresh solution, which ensures the lenses remain moist and
clean.
5)Many people use their contact lenses longer than recommended. This
leads to loss of comfort and an increased risk of eye infections.
6)Some contact lenses haveUV protection built into thelenses but you
should still use sunglasses because thecontact lenses will only
protect the part of your eye that it covers.
7)You should wash and dryyour hands thoroughly before removing contact
lenses. After removing them, gently rub them with cleaning solution
and store them in a case filled with solution.
8)Falling asleep while wearing disposable contactlenses is a common
problem. Sleeping with your contact lenses in your eyes can cause
damage and discomfort.
9)You should always have a back-up pair of eyeglasses - even if you
wear your contacts all the time.
10)Contact lenses are extremely popular world over as fashion
statements.Avoid wearing coloured contact lenses as they can cause
conjunctivitis, corneal oedema, allergic reactions, corneal
abrasionsand reduction in vision.
11)You must follow the rules of hygiene recommended by the contact
lenses manufacturer and doctor. The lenses must be stored correctly
and never worn beyond the stipulated time.
12)Always consult a doctor if there is any eye redness or irritation.
13)Always buy contact lenses from reputable manufacturers and follow
the instructions given by the doctor about wear and tear.
14)Insert contact lens before applying eye makeup and remove
lensesbefore removing the makeup.
15)The lens solutions must be recommended by a doctor. Keep the tip of
the lens solution bottles clean and never use expired solutions.
16)Protect your eyes against infections by never using saliva, strange
soaps, and un-sterilised water or solutions to clean the lenses.:

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