Trying out colored lenses can be a fun, expressive way to transform your appearance, but it’s essential to use them with proper care to prevent serious eye damage and prevent costly errors. Many people mistakenly believe that because colored contacts are decorative, they don’t need the professional oversight as corrective contacts. That assumption is false. Even without any refractive error, you are required to get a licensed eye assessment and a official prescription from a licensed eye care professional before purchasing any contacts. Purchasing lenses without professional approval, especially via social media sellers, exposes you to danger for poorly made contacts that can scratch your cornea or cause bacterial or fungal eye infections.
Thoroughly cleanse your hands with antibacterial soap and warm water before touching your contacts. Use a fresh, non-shedding paper towel to eliminate contamination risks from adhering to the surface. Under no circumstances should you use tap water, saliva, or any substitute besides the recommended contact lens solution to maintain your lenses. Tap water contains eye-infecting organisms like Acanthamoeba that can trigger blinding conditions.
Stick to your doctor’s recommended cycle provided by your eye doctor. Whether your lenses are monthly, do not wear beyond their wear window. Overwearing lenses can lead to accumulation of gunk and 乱視 カラコン ワンデー contaminants that causes burning, itching, and swelling, and may even result in permanent damage. Avoid napping or sleeping with your lenses in unless they are FDA-cleared for extended use. Using non-extended wear lenses overnight starves your cornea of oxygen to your eyes and dramatically raises the risk of corneal ulcers.
Ensure your lenses fit properly. If you experience any abnormal sensation, dryness, visual distortion, or prolonged redness, take them out right away and seek professional medical advice. Do not lend your lenses to anyone, no matter how clean they appear. Using someone else’s contacts can transmit infections and lead to serious eye conditions.
Lastly, give your eyes a break. Switch to your frames from time to time instead of relying on lenses daily. This reduces ocular strain and prevents cumulative damage. If you’ve never used contacts before, master the safe application and removal steps. Hastily inserting the lenses can scratch your eye. If something feels off, ask your eye doctor for guidance. Your sight is irreplaceable to jeopardize for a fleeting trend.