UNIQSO Observes First Annual Contact Lens Health Week with CDC (Health Reminder 1)

Center of Disease Control & Prevention marks first annual “Contact Lens Health Week” in close collaboration with partners from 17^th Nov to 21^st Nov. The purpose of campaign is to promote healthy living & reduce the risk of infections through improper use of contact lenses. Uniqso; being the legit circle lens supplier considers it a prime duty to promote the healthy life style among masses by eliminating the chances of CLID (Contact Lens Induced Diseases)

Campaign echoes; “You have only one pair of eyes, take care of them”. Over 30 million of people wear contact lenses regularly in United States & 125 million people around the globe. According to a research nearly 93% of contact lens wearers are more inclined towards taking short cuts which is an alarming fact. The dirty practices are increasing the burden of Keratitis- a corneal devouring infection that increases the risk of permanent vision loss.

"Keratitis associated with poor contact lens hygiene is preventable. Prevention efforts should include surveillance, improved estimates of the burden of disease, and vigorous health promotion activities focused on contact lens users and eye care professionals (ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians). Increased surveillance capacity is needed for microbial keratitis, in particular data from optometrist visits," bunch of doctors at CDC conclude.

If you are a contact lens wearer; ensure the implementation following practices in your routine religiously:

1.  Keep your circle lenses safe to wear
2. Take care of your eyes if you wear circle lenses in a routine

Contact Lens Case Care:

1. How To Take Care of Contact Lens Cases?

• Sterilize contact lens cases
• Wiping contact lens cases with tissue reduces contamination risks

2. Prevention is Better than Cure: Keeping Contact Lenses Away from Water

• Don't wash face with contact lenses in eyes
• Avoid Swims & baths when wearing contact lenses
• Protect your eyes when wearing contact lenses at beach
• Don't store circle lenses at humid places such as in or near bathrooms

3. Disinfect your Circle Lenses Wisely: Make Sure when You are Disinfecting your Circle Lenses, You are Actually Disinfecting them

1. Don't top off contact lens solution
2. Topping off contact lens solution reduces the efficacy of disinfectant

Contact lenses are helping millions of people around the globe. Let us play our role by being careful about what goes into our eyes and how. As a sensible consumer of contact lenses and a loyal citizen of your country you must play an active role in reducing the risk of ocular injuries instigated by contact lenses. Even though Acanthamoeba Keratitis related injuries are rare; it is always better to stay cautious. Click the image below to find out if you need immediate help of your optometrist on this regard.

Are you a Frequent Wearer of Contact Lenses? Take Care of Your Eyes

As contact lenses need proper care & handling, your eyes also deserve to be taken diligent care of. If you are a frequent wearer of contact lenses, you must take note of following points in order to keep your eyes prevented from ocular diseases & outbreaks.

1. Always handle contact lenses after washing hands with an oil-free soap.
2. At handling circle lenses, avoid using cold creams. As a rule of thumb, the first step in your daily “getting-ready” routine should be “putting in” of contact lenses. If you iron or curl your hair; do it before inserting circle lenses.
3. Never sleep in your contact lenses. They block oxygen supply as a result contact lenses may get stuck in your eyes.
4. Never share your contact lenses, no not even with your siblings.
5. Do not wash face, take hot tub bath or shower whilst contact lenses are still in eyes.
6. Circle lenses can be worn in kitchen, and in subzero temperatures. However, you should carry protective goggles when an extreme and sudden temperature switch is expected due to change in climate.
7. Do not risk your vision by spending few bucks on purchasing cheap over the counter circle lenses. There are several copies of circle lenses imported from China available everywhere that impedes vision.
8. Always carry contact lens travel-size kit with you, that is equipped with a mirror, lens case and a travel friendly bottle to carry the disinfecting solution.
9. Always disinfect your circle lenses after each wear, take care of your lens cases by disinfecting them too once in a while.
10. Replace your contact lenses on time & replace your lens cases after every 3 months.
11. Do not instill eye drops or lubricating drops when you are wearing your lenses unless they are approved of using with contact lenses.
12. Do not work at computers for longer duration when sporting contact lenses.
13. Drink lots of water to keep your eyes hydrated
14. Visit your eye care practitioner for follow-ups!

These simple tips do not only improve your life style for good but also help keeping your eyes safe from CLID. Remember, that medicines are to be used with caution? Same is the case with circle lenses as they are classified as medical devices. As long as you are getting your lenses from authentic dealers you are covered, yet you need to take good care of your eyes for happy, sparkling & beautiful self!

Spooky Fun: Take Care of your Eyes this Halloween

Novelty contact lenses are fun to wear as they add new dimensions to your costume. From blood & gore vampire contacts to glow in the dark werewolf eyes, crazy contacts have been helping people to achieve mind-boggling transformations for the Halloween. Decorative contact lenses should usually be no threat to eyes, but since they are medical devices, care should be taken when sporting crazy lenses.

Decorative Crazy Lenses: What to Look For?

Crazy Halloween lenses may pose great risks to your vision if they are purchased from beauty salons, flea- markets and unauthorized novelty shops.

• Before trying crazy lenses get a comprehensive checkup from your ophthalmologist to see if your eyes are fit for crazy lenses.
• Always buy branded FDA approved Halloween lenses as they are made from quality dyes, using sandwich print technology that does not let dyes fade in to your eyes.
• Furthermore, FDA approved lenses are soft, sterile & made from hydrophilic material that stays moist in your eyes to prevent any corneal scratches & burns.

Wearing Halloween Circle Lenses: How to Take Care of Eyes

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Though wearing FDA approved crazy lenses cut down several risks, concerns should still be paid. Especially, if children insist to wear crazy lenses, take note of the following things:

1. Eye Makeup: Only use FDA approved cosmetics to create special effects around eyes. Do not use lipsticks and blushers to create fake-blood effect as some of the cosmetics are not FDA approved. In case of dripping into eyes; they can cause infections.
2. To remove makeup, use makeup wipes and cleanser instead of soap & water. If makeup gets into eyes and creates itching, immediately remove decorative lenses & wash it off with cold splashes of water.
3. Take torches with you to illuminate the sidewalks and pathways. Watch your steps as you walk to prevent accidental tripping. Avoid carrying spears, knives and blades as they are hazardous and carry risks of poking.
4. Carry a contact lens travel-size kit with a mirror. If something gets into your eyes, instead of rubbing your eyes mad, it is advised to put them off.
5. If wearing sclera contact lenses, stay very careful. Do not wear them for more than 4 hours. They obstruct the field of vision, therefore the chances of staggering & resultant injuries increase.

The risks associated with novelty and decorative crazy lenses are directly connected to the improper usage & failure to proper maintenance. Upon noticing unusual symptoms in your vision; immediately seek ophthalmologist’s help to overrule the risks of any serious, vision-threatening infections.