There is a different type of contact lenses like hard, soft, daily wear, etc all of them are considered safe to use. But sometimes, serious problems might occur.
Some of the most common complications are
- Eye irritation or pain
- Corneal inflammation
- Ulcer of the cornea
- Conjunctivitis
- Photosensitivity
Although minor irritation usually goes away on its own in a day or two, stop wearing contacts and call an ophthalmologist if symptoms persist.
Recommendations for safe contact usage:
- Ask your eye doctor which eye solutions you should use and follow the same. Store it in a cool place.
- Wash your hands well before touching the contact lenses.
- Don’t put your contacts in your mouth.
- Make sure hand creams or makeup items do come in contact with your lenses.
- Keep the lens case clean and dry between uses.
- Don’t overuse the contacts.
- Change the lenses as recommended, whether daily, weekly, or as directed by your ophthalmologist.
- Get an eye examination done a minimum of once a year.
If you notice problems, like redness or pain in your eye or a vision change, take your lenses out directly and let your ophthalmologist know.
Conclusion :
Serious problems related to wearing contact lenses are quite rare. So, be conscientious about taking care of your contact lenses this is one situation in which you really shouldn’t cut corners. And if maintaining the recommended routine is an excessive amount of a hassle, ask your ophthalmologist about other options.
Comments
Write your first comment.