The use of contact lens

If you are planning to use contact lenses or contact lenses to let eyeglasses worn on side (or as a complement), keep in mind the following recommendations. Even if it is something simple also presents his "tricks" that they last you longer and at the same time keep a good eye health.

Myths and facts about the use of lenses

Whether by ignorance or prejudice, say many things in relation to lenses. Many arrive in consultation with an ophthalmologist or optical to know issues, although most often:

• Can lenses get lost behind the eyes? The truth is that this is physically impossible. This is because there is a thin membrane that covers the eye connected to the inside of the eyelid, so that the lens cannot be moved beyond.
• Are contact lenses uncomfortable? On the contrary, are so comfortable that you won't feel get them jobs. Soft lenses are adapted to your cornea and it's very simple to get used to them, in addition to being easy to place.
• You can stay stuck in the eye? Another falsehood that is worthwhile to knock down. Contact lenses are removed easily using the method explained by a professional. When we were sleeping with lenses, watching much TV or spend all day with them, it may be more difficult to remove them, but they will never stick to the eye.

• Is complicated care of lenses? For nothing, they do not require practically no problem. They only require a liquid for daily cleaning and a sterile case.
• You can leave the eye and lost? Choosing the lens type suitable for your vision, with the proper curvature problem and taking care of well not rub you eyes or open them in a pool, you will not have problems.
• Have teenagers allowed to wear contact lenses? The age recommended to start using them is at the age of 13, although there are cases of smaller. In any case, it is necessary to know the basic care and be responsible with lenses.
• Can be over the age of 40 use contact lenses? Actually, there was a 'maximum' age, because adapt to the needs of each patient and the graduation requires.
• I will be more vulnerable to eye infections? Only in cases of inadequate routine cleaning or bad care of the lenses.

Tips to care for your contact lenses

Then a kind of guide for beginners where you will learn the most outstanding at the time of care for and maintain your lenses (created by the American Academy of Ophthalmology):

• Before handling lenses, you should wash your properly hands with mild soap and water (unscented), rinse well and dry with a towel that does not off lint.
• Avoid contact with the water (pool, shower or hot tub) when you put lenses and if you're going to bathe or swim, remove them.
• You never rinses or cleaning your contact lenses with water from the tap or sterile, always use the special solution that is sold in pharmacies or optical. Saliva is not a good idea either, for which no rinses them in the mouth.
• Do not use moisturizing drops, eye drops, and saline solutions to disinfect lenses, because they are not effective or appropriate.

• The doctor replaces your lenses of contact according to the period that is prescribed (they last approximately 2 years if it is that there has been changes in the ranking of the patient).
• Follow the instructions for cleaning, storage, placement and removal of contact lenses as it has taught professional vision or various products manufacturer.
• To clean, gently rub the lenses between the thumb and index (or higher) with a good amount of cleaning solution. This method is the most recommended, although many products say that simply leaving them in the case cleaned alone.
• Whenever you go to use the case should remove the liquid and rinse with solution, not with tap water. When you have placed lenses, leave open the case to dry. Remember that they can be a great source of bacteria, contamination and infections. Replace them every three months (liquids and solutions bring gift also a case, you can ask for it in optics or buy it).

• You do not reuse the cleaning solution, nor a case liquid you transfer to another, because it can affect the sterility and cause eye infection.
• Never fill the case until it stops. Lenses should be "down" to the bottom so that you can close it correctly. Otherwise, they will be floating on the surface and it is more likely that you driving them with the top thread and break them.
• Pay attention to the tip of the bottle of cleaning fluid, it must not come into contact with any item or surface. You should always keep closed when not using, to avoid to enter dangerous microorganisms.
• If you are going to store contact lenses for a long period, follow the instructions on the optical, because the liquid evaporates or is absorbed by lenses and can break by staying "dry". Also they must be disinfected well not to use them for 30 days.
• Every few months, performs a superior cleaning to remove any particles that do not disappear with a simple solution. This will prevent the proliferation of fungi and ensure a better view. You can take them to the optics either do it yourself at home, with a special product, and "effervescence" which is left overnight. Don't forget the next day, rinse well with the usual liquid before putting them in your eyes.

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