6 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN USING CONTACT LENS 6 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN USING CONTACT LENS | Page 2

3. Avoid Using the Same Solution for Prolonged Periods
Using the same solution again that you once used for cleaning your contacts may be a
dangerous option as the bacteria would proliferate on the surface of lens and putting it in your
eyes may lead to dangerous bacterial infection .
4. Rinse Your Container Quite Often
The container should be cleaned once every week with anti-bacterial soap and make sure you
dry out the compartments for the reason that bacteria may rest in as it loves moisture.
Moreover, the solution poured for previous use should be changed with a new one every day.
Many optometrists suggest that contacts should be stored in an unopened case for up to 30
days and not more than that but only if you use bio-true multi-purpose solution because it
helps to keep lens sterile, cleans debris, dirt and protein accumulations as compared to saline
solution.
5. Prevent Over wearing of Contact Lens
You should really be concerned about the time before you should take off your contacts and
allow your eyes to rest and absorb oxygen otherwise, soft contact lenses if worn for too long,
may result in swollen eyes leading to irritation and much more chances of bacterial infections.
If you have to wear contacts for prolonged periods then try using extended wear soft contact
lens which can be worn for up to 30 days as it transmits oxygen 5 times more and doesn’t allow
your eyes to swell. However, always schedule a meeting with your eye doctor and ask for their
prescription.
6. Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes
It is really harmful to rub your eyes while you have contacts on; however rubbing your eye even
if you aren’t wearing contacts is not encouraged either.
When you rub your eyes due to irritation, it may get even worse and your eyes may get red and
itchy even further. The best way is to use eye drops and get rid of irritation and itches.
Moreover, the possible disadvantage behind rubbing the eyes when contacts are worn or not is
that your cornea changes from round shape to cone like shape i.e. pointed which causes
blurriness and may lead to corneal transplant.
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