Showing posts with label inflamed eyes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inflamed eyes. Show all posts

Monday, 28 September 2015

I got a Corneal Scratch. Should I Worry about Wearing Contact Lenses?


Superficial corneal scratches are common among the beginners who are still learning to carry circle contacts. Accidental poking whilst removing contact lenses or getting a foreign agent trapped in the eyelids may leave the cornea scarred. People who wear contact lenses for vision correction find it a serious threat to have scratches developed, as it pushes them into thinking that contacts are no safer for their eyes.

Luckily, eyes are the only organ of the body that repairs itself cell by cell. Eyes are resilient and they heal themselves quickly. Any minor pricks or scratches should definitely fade in a period of days and must not affect contact lens tolerance. Depending on the severity of the infection; you might need immediate treatment or surgery. Fortunately if you have been lucky enough to resist any serious blow, a mere eye patch would help healing the wound quickly.

It is common sense to toss the contact lens that you had when you poked your eyes. It might not be seen, but most probably; the jagged or over grown nail have caused a scratch on your lens too. Wearing scratched contact lenses may produce a burning or stinging sensation. It leads to red eyes, inflammation or may even trigger the discharge. As a safety precaution, it is advisable to avoid wearing contacts for a day after the mishap. It is safe to revert to your circle contacts for vision correction after the said time in case you feel no agony.

FDA Approved, branded Korean Origin Circle Lenses- from Uniqso
Have you ever accidentally got your eyes hurt by contact lenses? Circle contacts if FDA approved minimize the risks on infections. Accidents happen due to the negligence on the customers’ part most of the time. More than 30 million people wear contacts in United States alone and they swear by the convenience & comfort contact lenses have brought to their lives. What is your say?

Thursday, 18 June 2015

3 Things you must avoid with Contact Lenses

Martina Dimoska

Being warned is being armed. Contact lenses need meticulous care & handling. There are certain contraindications with contact lenses that must be prevented. Some bad hygiene practices make your eyes susceptible to infectious diseases and may be responsible to infest your contact lenses with bacteria accumulation. Please practice good hygiene and avoid the following bad habits in order to maintain exemplary ocular standards.

Rubbing Eyes with Contact Lenses



When your eyes are irritated or inflamed; rubbing them vigorously feels tempting. Contrary to this; rubbing your eyes actually worsens the infection & cause abrasions. It wreaks more havoc when you are wearing contact lenses. Aggressive rubbing can tear contact lenses & cause ocular injuries.

Over-using Eye Drops



Artificial tears and lubricating eye drops help relieve the symptoms of irritation. However, over-using non-prescription eye drops are not less than a threat to your eyes. These eye drops though instantly soothe dry irritated eyes, it is recommended to observe caution. Since eye drops contains preservatives that may be harmful to the cornea when used in excess; American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests keeping a good balance between the two doses of eye drops.

Smoking and Contact Lenses



With each cigarette you smoke you welcome 7000 hazardous chemicals into your blood stream. They restrict blood-flow to retina which turns eyes drier and blood-shot. Since contact lenses also block oxygen permeability to some extent, smoking furthermore deprives eyes of its enough oxygen supply.