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Usefull tips
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THAT SHOULD BE A HABIT
- Wash your hands thoroughly before putting on and removing the lens;
- Do it on a smooth surface where the lens can’t be damaged if it falls in the drain sink;
- Always try to put on the right lens first to avoid confusion;
- Hold the lens with fingertips and avoid touching the nails;
- Wipe the lens line (back and forward), rather than circular motions.
Before wearing lenses:
- Check the lens to be sure that it is hydrated, transparent and free from any cracks or breaks;
- Ensure that the lens is not turned inside out (if the edges of the lens are turned out than it means that the lens is turned inside out).
If you accidentally turned the lens inside out, it means that the necessity of its removal can be determinate by one of the next sings.
The lens is:
- Less convenient;
- Is being felt like a foreign body;
- Significantly moves while blinking.
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OTHER IMPORTANT TIPS
Make sure that the soap, cosmetics and other chemicals do not affect the lens. Do not use the eye drops during lens wearing, unless they are specifically appointed for use them with contact lenses (contact your ophthalmologist for advice). Do not use any inner eye drops during lens wearing, if only they are not prescribed by an ophthalmologist. Lenses must be disinfected daily or after each wearing. If for any reason lenses are not been wearing every day, they should be stored in a portable case and the frequency of disinfection should be checked with your doctor. Do not wear soft contact lenses while working in an atmosphere with the presence of toxic or irritating fumes and vapors. If you experience unusual irritation, immediately remove lenses and consult your ophthalmologist who had prescribed them.
MYTHS ABOUT CONTACT LENSES
- MYTH 1. Contact lenses are uncomfortable
Are you sure? Have you ever tried to wear contact lenses?
Much time has passed since the first contact lenses appeared, and there was a revolution in the field of materials that are used to manufacture them. Modern contact lenses are very soft, thin and flexible and, most importantly, remain moist for a longer time, providing eyes with comfort.
The material and design of modern contact lenses allow them to meet the individual shape of the eye. With a proper care contact lenses remain clean, fresh and can not harm the health of the eye. Some contact lenses, for example daily lenses 1-DAY ACUVUE TruEye are so comfortable that they are not felt on eyes.
- MYTH 2. I am afraid to insert anything into my eyes
This is a completely normal reaction of people who have never used contact lenses, it even has a scientific name - "ommetaphobia" or fear to touch your eye.
Unfamiliar always causes doubts that disappear quickly after you try it once.
A doctor will show you how to put on and remove contact lenses - and you will see that it is as easy as, for example, to put on or take off your shoes.
Millions of people easily wear contact lenses every day, so why not you?
Wear contact lenses – and make sure it is true!
- MYTH 3. Contact lenses lead to eye infections
Contact lenses do not cause infections themselves. Infections may be caused by the pathogens that are brought to the eyes from dirty lenses or hand surface. Only a lack of hygiene or improper use of contact lenses can lead to such problems.
The following of ophthalmologists recommendations for lens care and regular disinfection of lenses in a special solution will allow you to enjoy the comfort and benefits of wearing contact lenses without any inconvenience.
It is important to remember that the more often you change an old pair of lenses to a new one, the better your eye health is.
Frequent replacement of lenses reduces the likelihood of appearance of new organic deposits of fat and protein, that are contained in lacrimal film and are a favorable environment for the development of microbes. As long as you properly care for the lenses, thoroughly clean them, desinfect and replace the old pair of lenses with a new one on time, the germs have no chance to survive and get into the eyes.
Today, the most hygienic and healthy way to wear contact lenses is to use daily lenses, when in the morning you put on a new, fresh pair of lenses, and in the evening you simply remove them and throw them away.
In addition, one-day lenses require no maintenance, there is no need to buy special solutions and containers for their storage.
- MYTH 4. Contact lenses are harmful for eyes
Modern contact lenses are made of biocompatible materials which analogues are widely used in many fields of medicine. The properties of these materials allow lens to pass the necessary amount of oxygen to the eye, so the problem of lack of oxygen while wearing modern lenses is gone.
The shape of the contact lens is designed in such a way that it perfectly follows the shape of the eye for the optimum comfort while lens wearing. That is why contact lenses that are properly chosen for you by an ophthalmologist are safe for your eyes, in case if you follow the recommendations for their care, and wearing and replacement schedule.
Remember that contact lenses belong to medical devices and must be used in accordance with the recommendations of an ophthalmologist.
- MYTH 5. Contact lenses do not let your eyes "breathe"
For the health of the eye it is necessary that a certain amount of oxygen should reach the eye, even if you wear contact lenses. That is why modern contact lenses are made of materials that pass oxygen. For example, an eye in contact lens 1-DAY ACUVUE TruEye use 100% oxygen as well as the eye without lens.
The required amount of oxygen varies depending on the mode of wearing: daily (you wear contact lenses only during the day) or prolonged (you are not taking off contact lenses at night). The ophthalmologist will choose contact lenses that suit your lifestyle better and, if you follow the recommendations of your doctor, you can be assured that your eyes will not suffer from lack of oxygen.
For the full supply of oxygen to the eye not only contact lens material is important, but also a proper care for them. Any deposits that accumulate on the surface of the lens block the passage of oxygen, that is why lenses should be regularly cleaned and disinfected.
If you think that the care of contact lenses is a troublesome occupation, then stop your choice on one-day lenses, each pair of which you can throw away after a single use during the day.
- MYTH 6. Contact lenses can displace by the eye
Contact lenses can not physically get by the eye that is inside the orbit. The lenses are placed on the front surface of the eye or, in the case of displacement, under the eyelids. The eye has a natural protective barrier that covers the front surface of the eye and is closed at the upper and lower eyelids, preventing the the lens from getting inside the eye socket.
- MYTH 7. The lens can fall out of the eye
Due to the anatomy of the human eye soft contact lenses can not practically fall out of the eye, in case they are properly chosen.
You can go in for any kind of sport and not be afraid to lose your contact lenses.
The force that holds the contact lens on the cornea depends on its diameter. Yes, hard contact lenses, which diameter is usually smaller, stick to the surface of the eye worse, while a properly fitted soft contact lenses do not fall out of the eye (in very rare cases may fall out due to the intense eye rubbing).
- MYTH 8. Care of contact lenses takes a lot of time
Proper care, cleaning and disinfection of contact lenses is important to maintain a good eye health. Fortunately, modern multipurpose solutions simplify lens care and storage a lot.
The duration of the lens care depends on the wearing schedule. The best way to clean and disinfect contact lenses of planned replacement is to put them into a special multifunctional solution that will make your job "while you sleep."
Make sure to follow instructions on how to use the solution.
If you want to reduce the maintenance bother to a minimum, choose daily contact lenses such as 1-DAY ACUVUE TruEye or 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST . Every morning you put on a fresh pair of lenses and in the evening you throw it away without having to worry about cleaning them.
- MYTH 9. I can not use decorative cosmetics when wearing contact lenses
You can. You just need to follow the right sequence of actions.
In the morning:
1. Put on contact lenses;
2. Apply makeup.
In the evening:
1. Remove lenses;
2. Remove makeup.
If you use aerosols (hairspray, etc.), close your eyes to avoid the spray particles getting on the lenses.
- MYTH 10. Colored lenses can be worn without a doctor's advice
Colored contact lenses are made both for people with low vision and for those who sees perfectly. However, in order to feel comfortable in contact lenses, they are needed to be chosen by the doctor. Only your ophthalmologist can determine which certain lenses fit you, focusing on the health of your eyes and a number of other indicators.
It is also important to remember that, like ordinary lenses, colored lenses require proper care to maintain healthy eyes. Letting another person to wear your contact lenses is unacceptable.
- MYTH 11. All contact lenses are the same
Wrong statement. In fact, soft contact lenses are different for such parameters as:
materials which they are made of: hydrogel and silicone hydrogel;
purpose: for example, there are lenses for people with astigmatism or presbyopia, cosmetic lenses (tinted, colored);
term of replacement of one pair of lenses: daily contact lenses and lenses of planned replacement (replacement every two weeks, monthly);
wearing schedule: daily wear and prolonged wear (lenses can be worn overnight).
The comfort and health of your eyes depends on the right combination of contact lens parameters that is best for you. So before you start using lenses or try other lenses, please consult with an ophthalmologist in the optic salon for the eye care and individual selection of contact lenses.
- MYTH 13. Contact lenses can not provide good enough vision in comparison to glasses
In fact, everything is vice-versa:
Being located directly on the eye, contact lenses provide more accurate vision while the glasses are placed at a distance of 1-2 cm from the eye and can distort the image size;
Unlike glasses, lenses provide wider peripheral vision regardless of the direction of view as they move with the eyeball, and the vision field is not limited with frame;
Сontact lenses do not mist, they don't fall from your nose, don't break and don't get dirty because of the raindrops, in any kind of sport they are much more convenient than glasses.
- MYTH 14. I can not wear contact lenses because I have astigmatism
Several years ago, the exact diagnosis of astigmatism was quite a complex process. Furthermore, due to the complexity of manufacturing special spectacle and contact lenses for astigmatism were very rare.
Nowadays, due to the advances in technology, almost all optic salons have a special equipment by means of which it is possible to determine the astigmatism in a few minutes.
And to ensure that people with astigmatism can see well, in each optics you can buy not only the special glasses, but also toric contact lenses that are as comfortable and convenient as conventional spherical.
For example, there are contact lenses 1-Day ACUVUE MOIST for ASTIGMATISM and ACUVUE OASYS for ASTIGMATISM.
These lenses provide comfort to your eyes and allow people with astigmatism see perfectly in any situation.
- MYTH 15. I don't need contact lenses - I use glasses only for reading
Age-related deterioration of vision when you need glasses to work with something closely is called presbyopia.
Usually people over 45 use glasses while reading. However, lenses also can be used if you have presbyopia.
With presbyopia you can achieve clear vision with the help of contact lenses in several ways:
"Monovision" - this method gives the best results with early presbyopia (on average, at the age of 45 years), when lenses with different optical power are selected for the right and left eye respectively;
Special "bifocal" or "multifocal" lenses. These lenses have a special area for far and close distance, which provide a clear vision in different lighting conditions.
- MYTH 16. Children can not wear contact lenses
There are no age restrictions: both children and adults can use contact lenses. Studies show that 8-year-old children are able to wear contact lenses and care for them by themselves. Furthermore, contact lenses are very convenient for teenagers who go in for sports and devote much time to outdoor activities.
- MYTH 17. I am too old to start wearing contact lenses
Nowadays there are so many varieties of contact lenses that people of all ages can enjoy the benefits provided by contact lenses. Inability to wear contact lenses may be related to the individual characteristics of the eye, which often does not depend on age. Many middle-aged people use contact lenses.
In order to choose the lenses that perfectly match your individual needs and lifestyle consult an ophthalmologist in optic salon.
- MYTH 18. Buying contact lenses is an expensive way of vision correction
In fact, the cost of contact lenses is lower than you think. Due to the development of the advanced technologies, a wide range of contact lenses is offered in optic salons today, among which you will certainly find those that will fit your budget. For example, one wear of contact lenses ACUVUE costs, on average, not more than a cup of coffee. Please contact the optic salon, where ophthalmologist will choose contact lenses that are right for your eyes and fit your budget.
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