Eye Discharge & Burning Sensation: A Warning Bell for People Wearing Contact Lenses

Eye discharge when is accompanied by burning sensation & itching usually refers to an eye infection. A light discharge is harmless but if it changes color, consistency & leave crush able/beady residues at the eye corners and lashes; one must consult the ophthalmologist. On the other hand if you regularly wear prescription contact lenses, do take a note of the following factors. Often times; unhygienic practices with contact lenses induce bacteria transmission & attract viral infections.

Common causes of an eye infection that is accompanied by itching/burning/discharge/inflammation & irritation are given below:

• Wearing over the counter/cheap contact lenses
• Wearing unclean contact lenses
• Sharing contact lenses with friends & family
• Wearing contact lenses for the extended period of time
• Wearing expired contact lenses
• Wearing sub standard/ expired eye drops
• Sharing eye makeup

Contact lenses and contact lens cases might be the breeding bed of germs. Bacterial accumulation over contact lenses helps spread the contagious disease. The parasitic introduction to eyes through unhygienic contact lenses can lead to complete corneal devouring.

Therefore, always follow the care & instructions thatcome with your contact lenses. Circle lenses & colored contacts are fun & function yet they are medical devices. Always handle them with care and practice hygiene. Keep your nails trimmed & never allow your contact lenses to come into contact with water.

Contact lenses that are FDA approved reduce the risk of infections to 99.99% if 100% healthy habits are observed. 

3 Lessons 2014 Taught about Circle Lenses

2014 has been a great year regarding circle lenses. We noticed new innovations, advanced technologies & contact lens cases that ensure thorough cleansing & disinfection. Though, 2014 has been a boon for circle lenses, we observed how consumers risked their vision by neglecting to take care of their eyes & circle lenses. All contact lens wearers should stay meticulous and must learn from the lessons we got from 2014.

• Say NO to Over-Wearing & Sharing of Contact Lenses

Circle lenses & contact lenses must not be worn beyond their expiry date. Always follow the replacement schedule strictly. Sharing your circle lenses and over wearing them increases the chances of bacteria accumulation that may lead to conjunctivitis, corneal fungus & abrasions. In severe complications, vision loss is also a horrendous aftermath of ignoring the expiry date of circle lenses.

• Pragmatic Approach to Contact Lens Cleansing Enables Easy Management in Allergy Seasons

We observed in 2014, that pragmatic approach to contact lens cleansing makes it easier to manage allergies. It becomes necessary to thoroughly disinfect your circle lenses before and after wearing them as Pollen and air pollutants stick to the surface of circle lenses when the pro-allergy seasons turn nasty. Disinfecting your circle lenses, this way in 2015; will keep your eyes healthy throughout the year-yes even when the irritants are floating most in the air.

• Treating Discomfort Induced by Circle Lenses using Special Spray

Australian researches discovered in 2014 that why some people find it uncomfortable to wear contact lenses. According to them “lipid degeneration” turns their eyes dry which as a result makes it painful for eyes to develop acquaintance with circle lenses.

Using FDA approved circle lenses, eye drops & cosmetics help halfway; whereas using liposomal eye spray can completely tackle the issue. Doctors also suggest wearing circle lenses specially designed for people with dry eyes if you experience the same discomfort.

Circle lenses have changed lives for good. Today, in 21^st century; we cannot imagine of a life lacking the miracles of circle lenses. Movies, conventions, cosplays & celebrities all find it fun to change their appearance using circle lenses. In fact, circle lenses gave rise to emerging online stars; say Ulzaang and gyarus. Be an inspiration for others & get your FDA approved circle lenses for a new look in New Year!

Top 3 Ways to Keep your Circle Lenses Safe for your Eyes

 

Keep your circle lenses safe for your eyes

FDA approved circle lenses have no side effects; they are tested before being pushed into the markets for mass consumption. Having said this, wearing circle lenses is safe. Above all circle lenses are beneficial if you are aiming to correct your refractive index error. This however does not outlaw the status of circle lenses from prosthetic device to fashion accessory. To keep them serving your vision safely, you must stay meticulous about the diligent disinfection of your circle lenses. Each pair you own must be disinfected regularly whether or not you wear them on daily basis.

Disinfect, Disinfect & Disinfect

Most of the wearers of circle lenses tend to ignore how important is disinfection. Circle lenses accumulate protein, dirt, lint and other debris from environment to their surface that might cause superficial damages. It is important to disinfect circle lenses after each wear. Also occasionally, once in a week circle lenses must be disinfected thoroughly by gentle rubbing & scrubbing through finger pads.

Along with the disinfection of circle lenses, the cases also call for regular disinfection. The bio-film that forms on lens cases is hazardous for eyes and needs to be decontaminated.

Stick to Replacement Schedule

Circle lenses come with an expiry date. Using them past their expiry put your eyes at risk. Do remember; even FDA approved circle lenses do not guarantee risk-free wear once they have been expired. Therefore; stick to your replacement schedule & keep a sharp track on the expiry date.

Also Read: How Often to Replace Contact Lenses?

Circle lens cases also expire even though they don’t come with a written expiry date. Cases that accommodate circle lenses should be replaced every three months. Should you forget replacing cases, sterilize them to minimize the chances of infections.

Avoid “Topping Off Solution”

Refrain from topping off contact lens solution. Disinfecting solution loses its efficacy when it is partially evaporated. Once the case is left opened the preservative that works to kill bacteria evaporates making the solution already in your case worthless. Therefore avoid topping off contact lens solution to keep your circle lenses perfectly fit for your eyes. Always soak your lenses in fresh supply of disinfectant. This reduces the outbreak of contagious ocular diseases.   

Often time it is the careless behavior of consumers that is responsible for gross after effects of wearing circle lenses. You can wear circle lenses every day without fears of threatening your vision. Simply stick to these vision friendly tips & enjoy a beautiful personality.

A Pragmatic Approach to Contact Lens Disinfection Reduces Infection’s Risks

Contact lenses ensure clear vision & personality enhancement both at a time. However; there are seasons that when get worse diminish contact lens tolerance which is not less than a threat to people suffering from vision problems. Spring & Fall every year create obstacles in crisp vision for people suffering from ocular injuries. It is said, precaution is better than cure- having your contact lenses meticulously disinfected reduces the risk & keep your eyes safe & prevented from the adverse effects.

How to Disinfect Contact Lenses to Combat Ocular-Allergy & Irritants?

Though one should never ignore disinfecting contact lenses, it should certainly be practiced aggressively after each wear when pro-pollen season is at peak.  Proper disinfection of contact lenses needs you to be a bit more vigilant and pragmatic especially when air-borne irritants hit the environment. Allergy inflicting irritants are found floating in the environment and they accumulate over everything coming into contact with them. Contact lenses whilst oxygen permeation let these irritants pass through them which then later stick to your corneas that wreak your eyes.

Steps to Disinfecting Contact Lenses to Reduce the Risks of Ocular Allergies

1. Wash your hands from non oily & non-creamy soap bars before handling your contact lenses.
2. Dry your hands with a lint-free cloth
3. Disinfect your hands especially finger pads using multi-purpose solution.
4. After each wear rub your contact lenses and wash them using multi-purpose disinfecting solution. Gently rub them over your finger pads-this helps removing the slimy layer that hold irritants in it.
5. Disinfect your contact lens cases. Let them air dry, with their tops facing down and caps off. It is effective to tissue-wipe them before letting them air-dry.

Never soak your contact lenses in saline solution. It is not effective in killing bacteria. Use Complete Blink N Clean disinfectant to ensure contamination free contact lenses.

Ocular-allergies such as conjunctivitis may give you a hard time if not dealt with strictly. Effective disinfection on the other hand can keep you in your contact lenses. Make this 3 minutes deal with a multi-purpose solution & contact lenses to guard your eyes against allergens.