Is it Safe to Wear Soft Contact Lenses whilst Boxing?

Contact lenses have been the preferred mode to achieve visual acuity. Sportsmen or athletes find it way more comfortable to wear contact lenses in ball games, racket games, cycling & for even adventurous stunts & activities i.e. Bungee jumping, free-fall Tandem jump or Snorkeling. Boxing on the other hand, is a sport that involves strong hits & serious blows that have possible risk of lenses being knocked out. Are contact lenses really safe to spar in?

Also Read: [Contact Lenses VS Glasses for Sports]

Under right minds no boxer will consider glasses as an option. A boxer does not need to have 20/20 vision to compete. This means that fighters must have to make a selection between the two options for sparring with their partners when in the ring. Glasses can cause irrevocable damage if on a hit they get broken. The shattered pieces of the glasses can injure you, your partner or anyone standing close by. This is why glasses are prohibited to be used in the ring. Soft contact lenses on the other hand pose minimum risk.

According to England Fighting club, boxers can wear soft contact lenses. However, losing contact lenses during a bout means losing the bout. It is fortunately rare for a contact lens to fall off. Some blows at the head or punches at face can slightly dislodge your contact lenses but they are bound to relocate themselves within a fraction of a second.

Best Type of Soft Contact Lenses for Boxing

Dan Hardy Former English Mixed Martial Artist wearing Red Contacts

The best contact lenses for fighting is “Hydrogel Contact Lenses”. These lenses retain moisture, prevent your eyes from dryness & irritants. Hydrogel Silicone lenses boast smoother surfaces with less ridges that deter the accumulation of bacteria & protein.

All kinds of sports train us to overcome our limitations. Visual impairment must not deter us from life’s enthusiasm. Use soft contact lenses to combat the vision problems and even for sports as they are less likely to get dislodged than glasses. 

Derek Brunson, a professional MMA fighter wears contact lenses and has never had an issue. He had tweeted back in 2012 whilst discussing a row about Ohio Athletic Commission. Slightly short-sighted people can easily sport soft contact lenses in the ring as it does not require precise vision to spar. If only you are severely impaired you will be barred from a fight. 

Winter Eye Care Tips for Contact Lens Wearers

Contact lenses need management & it may be challenging to tackle with the obstacles faced at initial stages. As the climate takes a turn towards spring, contact lens wearers need to manage the allergies. Similarly, the winter sun also calls for attention. The climate in winter is dry with hot air inside and cold outside that disturbs the tear film. Tear film in eyes is responsible for keeping eyes moist & contact lenses soft. The sudden shift from hot indoor air to cold outside leaves eyes dry that instigate dryness. To manage contact lens wear in winters, please follow the tips given below

Make Arrangements to Keep Contact Lenses Soft

Soak your contact lenses in multi-purpose solution for 6-8 hours prior to each wear. Refill the chambers every morning with new supply of solution.

Make Arrangements to Keep Eyes Moist

Since contact lenses in winter turn eyes dry sooner than usual, it is mandatory to make special arrangements about keeping them moist. Contact lenses themselves block oxygen permeability to some extent & dry air of winter further aggravates the condition. Using re-wetting eye drops or silicone hydrogel contact lenses help settling things.

Also Read: What are Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses & How They are Beneficial?

Protect Your Eyes

Forget that sunglasses are only for scorching summer sun. Contrary to the myth, eye experts recommend wearing sun glasses in winter & even in cloudy weather. Not only do they prevent harmful agents getting in to your eyes, but also intercept damaging UV rays. Wearing a hat may also help. However, keep in mind that the hat does not shed, because the lint cause irritation & tingling in eyes

Make use of Humidifiers

Heaters draw moisturizer out from the air making it even drier. This dry air facilitates quick tear evaporation that leaves eyes dry. Humidifiers help maintaining the moisture level in air that in turns keep eyes moist.

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3 Reasons You should Use Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses by Geolica

Silicone hydrogel contact lenses ensure more oxygen permeability, prevention of bacteria adhesion & interception of harmful UV rays. These soft contact lenses are a better option for people having sensitive eyes that are prone to develop allergies with regular contact lenses. Geolica Eyevelyn silicone hydrogel contact lenses are now available, that are targeted at people who besides comfort require natural looking adorable eyes.

Benefits of Geolica Eyevelyn Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses

• As per, Allaboutvision; silicone hydrogel lenses enables upto 5 times more of oxygen transmission than regular circle lenses. This keeps the tear film smooth & intact that help contact lenses float smoothly over the cornea. Therefore, they let your eyes breathe and keep them comfortable. Furthermore, chances of ocular infections such as neovascularisation have also been greatly reduced through this break-through technology.
• Geolica  silicone hydrogel contacts retain twice of the moisture than regular contacts. This enhances the wettability of contact lenses that reduces corneal abrasions, scratches & other injurues caused by dryness.
• Eyevelyn contact lenses by Geolica are bio-compatible lenses that safe guard your eyes from external harmful agents. They prevent bacterial adhesion, and limit the buildup of protein & lipids. These soft lenses also prevent UV rays reaching your eyes.

Geolica Eyevelyn silicone hydrogel lenses are made using dual layer sandwich coating technology which prevents the pigment directly coming in contact with your cornea. DLC also prevents fading of pigmentation in contact lenses. These circle lenses let you make an edgy statement whilst maintaining your natural beauty with elegance & style.