Are you a Traveler? Fix your Eye Sight with Contact Lenses

Let not the poor-vision keep you from exploring the treasures of the world. Travelling is more fun when you actually live in the moment & breathe in the spot. It is much more than capturing life-less stills in the lens of your DSLR. If your vision is not right, you are going to miss half of the fun. All the globe-trotting travelers are well-aware of how poor eye sight can destroy your journey. Before packing your backpack, pack your contact lens’ travel-kit. Contact lenses will ensure crustal clear vision with enhanced peripheral vision. Without being fogged-up or smudged, unlike glasses, contact lenses will continue to surprise you throughout your journey.

Contact Lenses are good for adventurous out-stationed activities. Either you have passion for snorkeling or are boisterous to enjoy tandem-jumps; contact lenses are the best prosthetic devices. They don’t get affected by the weather change. They don’t carry the risk of falling off whilst you enjoy a bungee jump nor do they threat injuries in case of accidents. Contact lenses do need diligent care & meticulous handling that your glasses might not require. Unfortunately, glasses block the peripheral vision that kills the joy when you are enjoying exploring the scenic beauty or are picking the best of shells from under the sea.

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Under certain conditions; you might need to wear protective eye wear with contact lenses, such as when you are under-water for snorkeling or when you are about to throw yourself for a free-fall. Contact lenses can easily bear the temperature differences as they are regulated by the temperature of your body. Therefore, when you decide to go on a vacation; simply don’t forget to check on contact lens supplies. Get a travel-kit ready that holds a mirror & carries a mini solution bottle, a set of tweezers and a plunger to help you wear and remove contact lenses. Prescription contact lenses help you get your contact lenses on the exact prescription provided by your eye care professional.

What will you be preferring for vision correction while you go hiking or lay-flat for wander-lust? Glasses can be a cheaper option but they risk injuries and obstruct vision. Contact lenses on the other hand are safer & the choice of world’s known globe-trotters. 

Snorkeling with Contact Lenses: How to Enjoy whilst Keeping Eyes Safe

Contact lenses have been a greater medium to alter your vision than spectacles. Since spectacles come with cons heavier than the pros, they are not considered best for fun-filled adventurous activities. Spectacles, depending on the prescription may be heavy due to the thicker glasses and frames used. This being said, they keep you prevented from enjoying a thrilled free-fall or a snorkeling experience. Contrary to glasses, contact lenses do not only allow wider field of vision but also cut down fidgeting (that is common with frames). Snorkeling experts opine that wearing contact lenses is the safest option for people with vision impairments. Though prescription snorkeling masks are available for snorkeling; no one would ever want to spend $ 100 or more for just once in a life time experience.

Considerations with Contact Lenses whilst Snorkeling:

1. Contact lenses keep your hands free. You will not be able to enjoy the sightseeing beauty of coral reefs, anomalous underwater formations, colorful fish & other breathtaking marine creatures unless you have perfect vision. Unfortunately, glasses here are not even an option. Since to date, there exist no such snorkeling masks that could fit over frames, you have to rely on contact lenses for good.
2. Secondly, glasses fog up. Snorkeling masks are themselves heavy & wearing glasses underneath, will only make things go worse. To enjoy a free dive, use daily disposable contact lenses. Contact lenses should not come into contact with water as microorganisms when get over contact lenses may stick to the surface & grow cumulatively.
3. Contact lenses usually do not wash out under water whilst snorkeling as explained by Galen-famous snorkeler from United States. Water splashes may get into the mask & into eyes several times during a dive. This is why we recommend you to throw the contact lenses as soon as you are out of the water. Travel with more than two pairs of contact lenses so that you could get a fresh one into eyes as soon as you are on the boat again.

To enjoy the splendid beauty of the oceans you need to keep an eye over your eyes. As long as you have prescription contact lenses; shortsightedness must not restrict you from enjoying the marvels of the world. Go on a fresh dive in the sea or undertake a venturous tandem-jump. Sea is all yours and so are skies!

Disclaimer: The information regarding the use of contact lenses during snorkeling has been taken from professional snorkeling resources. This information is just to provide basic knowledge only. UNIQSO Enterprises, thus do not take any responsibility in case of mishandling, injury or loss of contact lenses. Please, make thorough research, seek experts' advises & wear contact lenses on your own risk.

3 Places you need Protective Ocular Wear with Contact Lenses

Contact lenses should not be an obstacle in your day to day life. In fact contact lenses are considered more handy & cost effective. According to an online survey; people from different professions of life find it more convenient to wear contact lenses than glasses for vision correction. Unlike glasses contact lenses remain unaffective by weather-neither they turn hazy in fog nor they do fidget whilst you are engaged in vigorous sports activities. Yet, contact lenses would require you to be more concerned at 3 places by covering your eyes with protective eye wear.

Crazy Weather

As you step into different temperature zones (crazy-too hot or too cold); you might get a feeling of discomfort in your eyes. This is because your eyes need time to adjust with the change in weather. When weather outside is too windy, too snowy or rainy you must guard your eyes with protective goggles when wearing contact lenses.

Gardening/Mowing

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Always wear protective eye wear whether or not wearing contact lenses when you are busy lawn mowing. There might be several hidden threats lurking in the grass that may abruptly get into your eyes without even letting you know. The piercing sensation gets worse when a strong urge of rubbing your eyes is felt. Contact lenses may get scratchy. They may even develop notches that would cause abrasions over cornea. This is why it is advised to either put your contact lenses off (if plano) or cover your eyes with protective eye wear in the other case.

Tandem Jump

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Skydiving is one of the most thrilling fun-filled activities. You would definitely not want to miss the beauty of the horizon whilst you take your free fall. Contact lenses can be freely worn for tandem jump but require your eyes to be covered with large goggles. Let your adrenaline flow & enjoy your free fall. Just don’t forget to carry your travel sized contact lens solution in case your contact lenses dry out.