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.

Also Read: 3 Horrific Effects of Cigarette Smoking on Contact Lens Wearers

3 Things to Remember when Studying Wearing Circle Lenses

Circle lenses are safe to wear, provided they are FDA approved & medically certified. Yet, there are some considerations that should be paid attention to when wearing circle lenses. When studying whilst having circle contact lenses in eyes; take care of them to prevent yourself from eye strain & irritation by 3 following ways.

• Avoid Dim Lighting

Reading in dim light already causes the strain in eyes and reading in dim light when you are wearing circle lenses contribute to aggravate the irritation & strain. Avoid being in dim light, as the pupil dilation may also interfere with circle lenses in maintaining clear vision.

• Relax your Eyes

If you are reading/ working at computers, then stay preventive. Avoid prolong exposure and follow 20 minutes thumb rule. After every 20 minutes, look away from LCD for 20 minutes and rotate your eyes in all directions possible very slowly. Keep your screens at an appropriate distance. Once again, make sure your environment is well lit where you are working at computer screen with circle lenses in eyes.

• Never Rub your Eyes

Circle lenses may still trigger irritation for some, especially if your eyes are dry & sensitive. In such cases, ALWAYS AVOID rubbing your eyes. You don’t need to panic since branded circle lenses unless torn or faulty would never harm your eyes. Remove your circle lenses after cleaning your hands and disinfect them. Re-wet your eyes using lubricating drops & see if you can put your circle lenses back on.