Why do People Elect to Wear Contacts?
Contacts provide more natural vision than glasses. Contacts move with your eye. When wearing contact lenses, nothing can block what you see. Contact lenses don't fog up or get rained on when the weather is cold or precipitation occurs.
What Should You Consider When Deciding to Purchase Contacts?
Determine How Often You Will Wear Them
Think About Your Eye Sensitivity (frequency of irritation, allergies, how often you experience watering eyes, etc)
With the help of your Optometrist, decide on what type of lens best fits your prescription; Toric, Gas Permeable, Spherical, Extended Wear, Color or Clear
Consider the cost and your desired maintenance level (how often do you like to change your lenses and how frequently do you order new supplies)
Do's and Don'ts
The following is a list of contact lens wearers do’s and don’ts and it is by no means exhaustive.
It is important to consider these do's and don'ts when making the eyewear leap to contact lenses or if you already use contact lenses.
Do’s
Always thoroughly wash, rinse and dry hands before handling lenses.
Always close the drain when working near sink. A dark face cloth or towel may also be used to cover the drain.
Be thorough, but careful while cleaning a lens they can tear, chip or crack.
Clean your lenses after every wear and before storage to avoid build up of tough protein deposits and oily films that are difficult to remove.
Follow your wearing time schedule as prescribed by your doctor.
Re-clean lenses that have dropped on the floor or on your clothes.
Sit or stand close to a sink or table while inserting a lens. That way, it cannot go far or land on the floor if it is dropped.
Use fresh solution in the storage case each night. Be sure lenses are completely covered with solution when storing in the case. Change contact case every three months to avoid bacteria build up.
Wear eye protection now that you wear contact lenses. Racket sports, hockey, etc. demand safety eyewear to avoid serious trauma to the eye. For more reading on rec specs,
Apply all cosmetics after inserting contact lenses, including lotions and foundation as well as eye cosmetics such as mascara and eyeshadow.
Avoid contact with sprays or aerosols (hair sprays, deodorants, spray paint, oven cleaner, etc.)
Avoid dusty environments; wear eye protection. Keep a storage case and a small bottle of lubricant or saline with you at all times for emergency use.
Avoid harmful vapors and fumes especially in work areas while wearing lenses. Wear safety glasses; work under a hood. Inform your employer that you wear contact lenses so they can recommend safety eyewear if necessary.
Don'ts
Don’t persist in wearing the lenses if they have become uncomfortable.
Don’t wear your lens if you notice a chip or tear in the lens. It can continue to tear while on the eye.
Don’t exceed your wearing schedule by over wearing lenses during the adjustment period.
Don’t handle your lenses roughly and also avoid contact with fingernails (the # 1 cause of lens damage).
Don’t insert your lenses over a sink with an open drain. A dropped lens looks just like a water bubble.
Don’t move around if the lend dropped. Check your lashes, clothes, shoes, and immediate area around you before moving. A wet lens can stick to almost anything. If you step down, you can smash or damage the lens.
Don’t start using different brands of solution simultaneously. Introduce them one at a time so if there is a problem, you can identify the cause.
Don’t use tap water on soft lenses; use only saline or disinfecting solutions for rinsing.
Don’t overfill the storage case. An overfilled well can cause the lens to float up to the container edge and become chipped or cut when the lid is snapped or screwed down.
Don’t put eye drops such as Visine in your eyes while wearing contact lenses.
Don’t rub the lenses with towel, tissue or shirt tail. The lens may be scratched.
Don’t swim or shower while wearing your lenses. Any water (ie rain or tears) may flush out of your eyes.
Don’t sleep in your lenses without the doctor’s approval.
Don’t use deodorant or cold cream soaps. They can leave a greasy residue on your hands and lenses.
Don’t use waterproof mascara; it is difficult to remove without cleaners that are abrasive to a lens.
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For more reading on the history of contact lenses check out this blog post
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