10 tips to take care of your contact lenses

• April 27, 2024

The contact lenses , pupils or contact lenses , present many advantages in relation to glasses ; however, they require many special cares .

The first thing you should know is that the contact lenses they are usually gelatinous or rigid and they have, therefore, differences in their maintenance that have to do with the hygiene , the use of specific products and the correct handling.

Therefore, in GetQoralHealth we tell you how to take care of them so they last a long time and do not hurt your eyes :

1. Keep your hands clean whenever you are going to handle the lenses . Wash them with neutral soap, preferably. When you dry your hands, check that there are no traces of towel on your fingers.

2. Keep the nails well cut to avoid injuries in the eyes when it comes to taking off or putting on lenses .

3. Use maintenance and cleaning solutions recommended by a ophthalmologist . Different types of lenses they need hygienic cares different

4. Before placing you lenses , check that there are no visible damages or debris.

5. Keep them always in your clean case . Wash it once a week with hot water and scrub it with a clean brush. It is not necessary to use soap. Change the case , at least, every six months.

6. Always place the lenses before putting on makeup to avoid pollution .

7. Avoid sleep with the lenses , even when there is authorization for it. During the dream , the lenses They have no use and can be dried out.

8. If you detect signs of infection or irritation , remove the lenses and go to ophthalmologist . Never self-medicate or apply drops that are not indicated by the specialist.

9. Even if everything is fine, an annual consultation with the ophthalmologist It is always advisable.

10. Never use saliva to clean rigid lenses : our mouth is one of the areas of the body with the highest concentration of bacteria . Do not rinse with tap water either, because you run the risk of infecting them with Amoebas .

Remember that there are different types of contact lenses , so it is very important to verify both the instructions for use and the manufacturer, as well as the specialist, for proper maintenance.

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