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The vast majority of people who wear contact lenses know how important good care is to avoid unwanted problems. However, there are people who do not pay attention to them and therefore can get health problems.
Below we list the most important things that should not be done with contact lenses.
7 practices to avoid when handling contact lenses
Sleep with the lenses
Many people admit to sleeping with the lenses in their eyes, but experts say the practice isn’t recommended. This is because it can significantly increase the risk of eye infection.
Scratch the eyes
Experts say not to rub your eyes while wearing lenses. Because there is a possibility that the lens will bend or, if something is between it and the eye, scratch the cornea.
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Failure to change lenses regularly
Regardless of the type of lens, it is important to change it according to the doctor’s prescription. Failure to follow this precaution can result in discomfort, pain, and even blindness.
reuse the solution
Whenever you take your lenses out of the case, wash it and add a new solution. This care is important because using an old solution will significantly reduce the effectiveness of disinfection.
Use tap water
Experts advise not to use running water to clean the lens or body. Instead, they should always use their own solution for this purpose.
Shower with the lenses
Although the water used in the bath is drinkable, wearing the lenses while bathing is not recommended. Because the risk of keratitis, a serious eye infection, is significantly increased.
Handling lenses with dirty hands
Regardless of whether you put them on or take them off, it is important that your hands are always clean. Otherwise, there is a possibility of inflammation or infection.
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