Medical Contact Lenses

Medical Contact Lenses: Risks and Precautions

Studies have shown that the main cause of eye infections in contact lens wearers is not following the doctor's advice.

The biggest problem with using contact lenses is not the lenses, but the people who use these lenses! People face the most problems because of not following the advice of the eye doctor and the rules of using lenses properly. A recent study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also revealed such information. But are all contact lens users at risk? From this report based on The Guardian, know the various risks of using contact lenses and the necessary precautions to prevent them.

Risks and issues

The biggest risk of using contact lenses in the eye is infection. And the most serious of eye infections is keratitis. These infections can be caused by bacteria and other germs. Studies have shown that most people suffer from such infections because they do not follow the advice of eye doctors. A study conducted in the United States showed that 45% of users do not wash their hands before opening or wearing lenses. Other studies have shown that many people wear lenses one to one and a half times longer than the maximum monthly limit of lens wear. In addition, short-term (two-week) contact lenses are worn two to two-and-a-half times longer by many.

Don't forget that contact lens is a sensitive 'medical device'. These lenses, stored in a special liquid in a sterilized container, can become contaminated once they expire.

Professor Roger Buckley, associate director of the Vision and Eye Research Unit at Anguilla Ruskin University in the UK, said the biggest cause of infection was going to sleep with contact lenses on at night. Sleeping with contact lenses can increase corneal infections 20 times. As the eyelids are closed while wearing the lenses, the cornea is deprived of oxygen. Due to this, the eyes become weak in fighting germs.

Medical Contact lens problems

· Chemicals in lens cleaning fluid can cause eye allergies

· Water accumulates in the black eyeball, which may cause sores later

· Pressure from contact lenses can cause permanent astigmatism or vision loss in the eye

· The lens may become cloudy and damaged. Finally, low-cost contact lenses are popular as an alternative to glasses. If the lenses are used according to the doctor's advice, according to the rules of use, the eye problems caused by contact lenses are not seen and the use of the lenses is very comfortable.

Dos and don'ts when using contact lenses

1. Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap or a disinfectant before putting on and removing lenses. After washing the hands, dry the hands and wear or open the lenses with dry hands.

2. Contact lenses should never be soaked in bath water or any other water. Because the water itself becomes infected, tiny bacteria can stick to the lens and cause corneal ulcers.

3. Lenses should be removed before showering or swimming. Even before putting on the water-tight goggles, the lenses must be removed.

4. Contact lenses should not be soaked in saliva or brought into contact with saliva. Because there are many bacteria in the mouth and saliva. Many of these bacteria are essential for our digestion but not for our eyes.

5. If you want to use eyeliner or mascara on your eyes, you must wear lenses first and then apply eye makeup.

6. If your eyes become red, if your eyes start to burn, remove the lenses without delay. Go to an eye doctor. And always carry glasses with you as an alternative to lenses.

7. The opportunity to buy contact lenses online has increased. But be careful. Make sure to buy lenses that are right for you as per your eye doctor's prescription.

Use of Medical contact lenses

· People who don't want to wear glasses can use powered contact lenses. Plus, minus astigmatic contact lenses are available in all types.

· Those who have old sores on the black moon, the sores are repeatedly raw when opening and closing the eyes, need to use bandage contact lenses.

· Contact lenses can be given to the eyes to protect the eyes from various damages caused by limescale.

· Cosmetic contact lenses can be used to hide old dark spots.

· For congenital eye defects, those who are more sensitive to light, cannot go to light, can also use special contact lenses.

· Fashion conscious people can enhance eye appeal by using colored contact lenses.

There are generally three types of lenses

· Hard contact lenses
· RGP contact lenses
· Soft contact lenses

Terms of Use Medical Contact Lenses

· Do not use contact lenses without consulting a specialist doctor first
· Contact lenses should be cleaned regularly with a contact lens solution or liquid
· Do not use expired liquids
.Change the contact lenses if they are too old
· Hard contact lenses should not be used for long periods of time.

Can be used daily for a short time (3-4 hours) if needed
· RGP and soft contact lenses can be used for 15-20 hours
· It is best to clean the lens every 24 hours with a contact lens solution
· If the eyes become red while using contact lenses, remove the lenses and consult an ophthalmologist immediately.

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