Tips on Contact Lens Care and Hygiene

Tips on Contact Lens Care and Hygiene

Eyes are one of the most delicate parts of our body and one that holds extreme importance as well. One small mistake can lead to major health concerns and in some cases even cause loss of vision. Keeping all of this in mind it is important to take care of your eyes and everything that comes in contact with them. A lot of people wear either specs or lenses but not everyone knows how to take proper care of them.

The health of your eyes is directly related to how well specs or lenses are taken care of and in order to avoid any kind of infection, proper care must be taken. It is always better to consult a doctor and follow their instructions. However it is also vital to know some things on your own and below mentioned are some points which will help you take better care of your lens and in turn, your eyes.

• Before handling contact lenses, it is important that hands are washed, rinsed and dried properly. As far as possible soap that is free of perfumes, lotions and oils should be used and a lint free towel should be used to dry hands.
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• No sharp objects like tweezers or fingernails should be used to handle the contact lens. Only the fingertips should be used.
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• The contact lens that is used should be free of any damage, moisture, and dirt before it is inserted in the eye. A lens that is damaged should be discarded immediately.
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• The lens should always be kept in their individual case that is free from any dirt and in the lens solution that is recommended by the optician. If Bella color contact lenses which are a part of the Bella diamond collection are purchased, then a lens case along with the lens solution is given to help take the best care of them.
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• Every time the lens is removed they should be cleaned, rinsed and disinfected with the help of a lens solution. Fresh solution should be used at all times and the old one discarded. Also, lens care should be allowed to air dry from time to time.
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• The lens should always be removed before washing off makeup as it might get in the eyes and cause infection.
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• The tip of the solution bottle should not come in contact with dirty surfaces.
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• The lenses should never be shared with anyone else no matter what the circumstances are.
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• They should not be exposed to any kind of water as it can lead to infection and even vision loss in some cases.
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• The brand of the contact lens solution should not be changed unless recommended by a doctor as it can damage the lenses.
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• Lenses have an expiry date and should be discarded once that is reached. Wearing lenses longer than they are supposed to be can cause infections.
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• The famous and effective ‘rub and rinse’ cleaning method should be used for cleaning the lenses. This includes rubbing the lenses with clean fingers and then rinsing it with the solution before soaking it.

Contact lenses are extremely delicate in nature and require utmost care and attention. Any doubt related to them should immediately be addressed by consulting the experts.