Contact lenses exist to simplify the lives of its users and not otherwise. Unless strictly followed, the tips of do’s and don’ts may create an issue. Now, there are just about enough do’s out there for people to know and carry out so let us today focus on the don’ts of wearing contact lenses.
What not to do:
- Do not throw out the eye glasses after having started the use contact lenses. One never knows the urgency in which he or she is required to switch back. Also, the prescription glasses should be up to date.
- When using contacts, don’t stop using sunglasses. One still needs to be protected from the harmful UV lights while using lenses.
- Do not forget to take a break from that computer screen or smartphone or any other device. It causes the eye to dry up and increases the strain on them.
- Biofinity contact lenses are available for purchase online and so are other contact lenses. Keeping this in mind, still don’t forget to consult a good eye specialist before the purchase.
- Do not forget to maintain proper hygiene when it comes to the usage and storage of lenses. A clean eye care routine is a healthy eye care routine and well, vice-versa.
- Do not switch cleansing solutions just randomly. There are way too many options in the market and ask the eye doctor for suggestions.
- Never ever rub the eyes while wearing contact lens. It will do serious damage to the eye and especially to the cornea. Always be gentle when it comes to the eyes.
- Do not touch the lens with dirty or wet hands or place the lenses in an uncleaned case. Lenses don’t exactly go with water, none at all actually. So, don’t let water enter the eyes or rinse them with water.
- Never fall asleep or bathe with the contact lenses on, the repercussions are serious.
- Do not touch makeup products to the lenses. It will damage them and make them unfit for use. If it does happen, take them off with clean hands, cleanse and then do over the entire process again.
- Try to avoid letting sweat enter the eyes. While contact lenses are sports and heat friendly, they definitely aren’t sweat friendly. The same applies to face cream, face serum, face oil, sunscreen, other eye products etc.
- Never compromise quality over price issues or quantity or anything else. the eyes are sensitive and deserve to be treated properly. Trust quality products like the Biofinity contact lenses.
- Do not continue using contact lenses in case of prolonged eye redness, irritation, dryness, hurt, etc. take them off and if the issue still persists, see a doctor right away!
Do not deprive the eyes of a much needed break from the lenses. The use of lenses is healthy but eyes are gentle and need a break from external elements.