When you see better you discover more. But in this busy world it is difficult to protect your eyes from all sorts of hassles. The introduction of contact lenses helps you to resolve your vision problems without blotting the elegance of your eyes. It is a thin transparent disc worn over cornea.
The basic purpose of contact lenses is to correct different vision disorders. But today its uses are diversified. These are available in many forms, colored contact lenses are in vogue today. It is cool and convenient to use any kind of lenses. But lot of care should be devoted to this. An improper usage of color contacts can even lead to blindness.
Here are certain important hygiene tips that you have to follow while using contact lenses.
Clean Hands
This is the first and basic tip to be kept in mind while using a pair of contact lenses. Always wash your hands before handling with colored lenses. Avoid using soaps containing perfumes, oil or moisturizers, as they may leave a film on hands. This will cause redness and irritation to your eyes. Keep your nails clean, short and round, else it may cause scratches on the lens. Dry your hands thoroughly with a lint free towel after each wash.
Cosmetic Usage
IT is advised to apply cosmetics after inserting the colored contact lenses. The same tip is to be followed while removing the make up also, that is, remove the make up firsts, rinse your hands properly and then remove the lens. If you are using a hairspray apply it before inserting the contact lens, else it may cause a protein shield over the lens causing irritation to your eyes.
Cleansing the lens
Cleaning your contact lens daily is an integral part. Multi purpose cleansing liquid is available in the market for rinsing and storing your contact lens.Never use tap water to clean your lens. Tap water contains many bacteria which can cause infection to your eyes. Saline solutions or hydrogen peroxide is recommendable for cleaning the contact lenses. Even if you’re using a non prescription colored contacts it is better to consult an eye specialist to choose the right solution. Do not use a solution more than one time
Hygienic storage case
Maintain a clean storage case for your color contacts. It is advisable to change your storage in every three months. Clean your storage case everyday with hot water or sterile solution and properly dry it before storing the contact lenses.
Avoid multiple usage
This is a very important tip. You must never use another persons lens neither let others use your lens also. This will cause serious infections to your eyes.
Consult a doctor
The eyes of lens wearers are very sensitive. it is preferable to wear a UV protection glass or hat when you are out in the sun. Remove the lenses and consult a doctor as soon as possible in case of irritation or redness. Colored lenses can add to your styles and beautify your eyes. But put in lots care; follow these hygiene tips for safe usage of contact lenses.