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Return To Contact Lens Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Proper Care of Contact Lenses Will Protect Your Vision By Nicky Pilkington Are you wearing contact lenses right now? Maybe not if youve been viewing the computer screen for a long time. The computer is only one cause of discomfort for contact lens wearers. If you are new to contacts or have developed bad habits in caring for your lenses you may find your eyes are often dry and irritated when wearing them. Properly caring for your lenses and following the guidelines for your type is important in protecting your vision and ensuring your contacts are comfortable to wear. See if youve been making these mistakes that could be ruining your contacts and possibly harming your eyes. WHY CLEANING WITH WATER IS NOT A GOOD IDEA... Your eyes are very sensitive and can easily become infected when you do not clean your lenses properly. The lens develops a build up of deposits that can irritate the eye. Lens cleaning solutions will break down the deposits and disinfect the lens. Water and homemade saline solutions can contain micro-organisms, chlorine and other minerals that can damage the lens and harm your eyes. Unless you are wearing disposable lenses you must clean your contacts after every wear. Use an appropriate lens case for storage and clean the case and allow to air dry between uses. ONLY WEAR CONTACTS FOR THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF TIME Some contacts are meant to be thrown out after one day of wear. Others can be worn for a week or a month without removing them in between. Most require removal and cleaning every day. It is important to know the schedule your contacts are intended for to prevent problems with your eyes. HANDLE WITH CARE When you remove or insert your contacts be sure to handle them with clean, dry hands. Avoid washing your hands with soaps containing perfumes or oils and dont allow sunscreen, hand cream or nail polish remover to come in contact with them. If your eyes are dry and irritated you can also use eye drops to remoisten your contacts while wearing them rather than trying to take them out. In fact, if your eyes do feel dry and the contact is sticking try to remoisten your contacts before attempting to remove them. If you wear makeup you should insert the contacts before applying cosmetics and remove them before washing cosmetics off. Powders and sprays can irritate contact lens wearers so be careful when applying powdery shadows or hair spray when wearing contact lens. If irritation occurs DO NOT rub your eyes; remove lenses first and clean them in the cleaning solution before wearing again. Your vision is invaluable - take care to protect it from harm. If you do think youve injured or infected your eye do not wear your contacts until you have been seen by an eye care specialist. About the Author: Find out more about General Health at healthandfinesse.com Acuvue Bifocal Contact Lens

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