Important
Contact Lens Care Tips
-
Follow recommended wearing schedule.
- Do
not substitute sterile saline solutions for multi-purpose
solutions.
- Rub
and rinse your contact lenses as directed by your eye
care professional.
- Do
not "top-off" the solutions in your case.
Always discard all of the leftover contact lens solution
after each use. Never reuse any lens solution.
- Clean,
rinse and air-dry your lens case each time lenses are
removed.
- Do
not expose your contact lenses to any water: tap, bottled,
distilled, lake or ocean water.
- Contact
your eye care professional if you experience any symptoms
of eye irritation or infection.
Everyday
Eye Care
Here
are some safety tips you should follow if you wear contact
lenses.
Make sure to:
- Get
regular eye exams to assure the continued health of
your eyes.
- Always
have a back-up pair of glasses with a current prescription
in the event that you have problems with your contact
lenses.
- Always
ask your eye care professional before using any medicine
or using topical eye products, even those you buy without
a prescription. Some medicines may affect your vision
or irritate your eyes.
- Ask
your eye care professional about wearing glasses or
contact lenses during sports activities to minimize
your chance of injury.
- Apply
cosmetics after inserting lenses and remove your lenses
before removing makeup.
- Apply
any aerosol products (hairspray, cologne, and deodorant)
before inserting lenses.
- Always
inform your employer if you wear contact lenses. Some
jobs may require the use of eye protection equipment
or may require that you not wear lenses.
- Replace
contacts as recommended by your eye care professional.
Throw away disposable lenses after recommended wearing
period.
Do
Not:
- Sleep
in daily wear lenses because it may increase your chance
of infection or irritation.
- Swap
contact lens with another person. Swapping provides
a way to transfer germs between people. Contact lenses
are individually fitted. Incorrectly fitted lenses may
cause permanent eye injury, infection and may potentially
lead to blindness.
- Smoke.
Studies show that smokers who wear contact lenses have
a higher rate of problems (adverse reactions) than nonsmokers.
- Swim
while wearing contact lenses, unless the lenses are
to be discarded after swimming.
- DO NO USE ANY TYPE OF CONTACT
LENS IN A HOT TUB.
Risks
Wearing contact lenses puts you at risk of several serious
conditions including eye infections and corneal ulcers.
These conditions can develop very quickly and can be very
serious. In rare cases, these conditions can cause blindness.
You can not determine the seriousness of a problem that
develops when you are wearing contact lenses. You have
to get help from an eye care professional to determine
your problem.
If you experience any symptoms of eye irritation or infection,
- Remove your lenses immediately and DO NOT put them
back on your eyes.
- Contact
your eye care professional right way.
- Don't
throw your infected lenses away.
- Store
your infected lenses in your contact lens case and take
them to your eye care professional. He or she may want
to see the infected lenses to determine the cause of
your symptoms.
Symptoms
of Eye Irritation or Infection
- discomfort
- excess tearing or other discharge
- unusual sensitivity to light
- itching, burning, or gritty feelings
- unusual redness
- blurred vision
- swelling
- pain
Serious Hazards of Contact Lenses
Symptoms
of eye irritation can indicate a more serious condition.
Some of the possible serious hazards of wearing contact
lenses are corneal ulcers, eye infections, and even blindness.
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