Ever wondered how you would look like having green, blue or hazel eyes? Why don’t you try wearing colored contact lenses? They don’t only improve your vision but can also give you that eye color you’ve always fantasized about. If not used properly, they can cause damage and eye problems. This article will deal about common eye problems brought about by incorrect contact lens used as well as the measures that must be carried out to effectively prevent them.
Primarily, there are top two reasons why eye problems occur in using colored contact lenses. First is choosing contact lenses of low quality as a result of not having a doctor’s recommendation or prescription. Second is not carrying out sufficient maintenance measures to clean and care for your contact lenses. These are utterly avoidable.
Never settle with buying colored contact lenses that are of questionable quality in markets or salons. Colored contact lenses may have attractive paints, but they are often toxic and can cause eye damage if not properly manufactured. You are more likely to come up with these inferior qualities of contact lenses if you won’t seek consultation from your doctor first. They may be attractive and low-cost but can compromise your eye structure and function.
Furthermore, you should handle and use colored contact lenses with utmost care. Here are some tips about caring for your lenses:
- It would be less costly to buy colored contact lenses from online eyewear shops than from your doctor’s clinic; but make sure first that the online store is legit and has a good reputation.
- Never use your lenses for a very long period of time. Usually, you are only recommended to wear them 8-9 hours daily. Anything more than that impedes oxygen supply to your eyes which can cause eye damage and vision loss in the worst case scenario.
- Never sleep with your lenses on. Your closed eyelids will exert pressure against the lens which will compress your cornea. Prolonged compression means prolonged corneal oxygen deprivation, which can lead to corneal inflammation. Some lenses can be used for 7 continuous days though, such as the FDA-approved Acuvue 2 Colors. However, to avoid compromising your eye’s health, remove them before sleeping.
- Don’t let water get in your eyes while your colored contact lenses are on. The lenses can get be moved out of position; and water may increase the risk of infection by providing a suitable environment for bacterial multiplication.
- Clean your contact lenses regularly and keep them in a solution with mild or soft strength. Don’t rub them, as this can remove the paint and impair your lens’ color. Use a no-run soft contact lens solution.
- Never ever consider sharing your contact lenses with anyone. This is a definite way to acquire an eye infection which can lead to blindness.
Colored contact lenses can be a great source of pleasure and enjoyment. Changing the color of your eyes adds a dimension of character to your personality.
Effectively taking care of your colored contact lenses isn’t that difficult. In fact, it won’t even take so much of your time; it just takes less than a minute. Having these done regularly, you won’t have to worry about impairing your eye’s function.