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Contact Lenses : How To Wear And Not Tear
By By Peter Smithson
If you've never had or haven't worn them ina long time and need a refresher, here's a few tips on whatto do and what not to do when wearing and caring for yourlenses. First on the list, make sure to listen to what your doctortells you. When he or she prescribes the lenses in thefirst place, they know what type of lenses they are givingyou as well as the type of care they will require. Some people need to remove their lenses for a few hourseach day and let their eyes 'rest,' especially in the firstfew weeks of wearing new lenses. Learn to carry rewetting drops with you. Nothing like dryeyes during work or a meeting will make you wish you hadstashed an extra bottle of solution in your car. Avoid excessive rubbing at your eyes while wearing them andwear sunglasses when you're in the bright sun. If youreyes hurt excessively or you experience severe itching andredness, call your doctor. These are signs you don't wantto ignore. One thing your doctor will do on the day you pick up yournew is to go over their care. You shouldwash your hands every time you intend to handle the lenses. Microscopic dirt and dust may not seem like much, but whenit is pressed between your eye and the lens, it can causediscomfort and pain. You will be provided with a holder foryour lenses as well as solution to store them in, dependingon the type of lens you buy. For daily disposables, youdon't have to store them
in anything.Always handle the lenses with care and if by someoccurrence you should happen to tear a lens, never re-useit. And, despite the urge when solution isn't available,never use saliva to moisten dry contacts. Your mouth isfilled with bacteria that will contaminate the lens,possible causing an infection in the eye. For daily wear contacts, it's good to take them out andclean them each evening and leave them in a solution overnight. This keeps the lens clean and lubricated. It's ahard lesson the first time you insert a dirty lens on youreye or an eyelash is dislodged during the insertion. If that should happen, let your eye tear naturally - tearswill often wash dust particles or an eyelash out. Another handy tip that is rarely mentioned (although somepeople have certainly had a problem with it) is the drainplug in the sink. When adjusting your lenses, be sure yourcontact lens doesn't fall into the sink and go down thedrain. Most people lean towards their mirror so they can see whatthey are doing as they slip their contact lens into place.The act of leaning forward places you over the sink. It'sa good idea to make sure the drain is in place, just incase. Discover important advice and information about contactlenses. Are soft or hard best ? What's the best cleaningsolutions ? For a comprehensive guide, Clickhttp://www.contact-lenses-special.com/
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