Contact Lens Wear and Care

More than 3 million people in the United Kingdom enjoy the many benefits that contact lenses have to offer. Just as the obvious cosmetic advantages, many people actually see better with their contact lenses what to do with their performances, such as contact lenses provide a more natural form of vision correction. There are also many practical advantages for using contact lenses for sports and recreational use.

There are basically two types of contact lenses available: rigid gas permeable and soft. However, there are many different lens materials and designs. The lenses can be used in everyday use, either discarded and every day (daily disposable) or disinfected and re-use, or wear a wide base where they are kept in overnight. Her contact lens professional will advise on the most suitable type of lens, the use schedule, the frequency of replacement regime and care for their needs. Never change the type of lens solution or use, except in your doctor's advice.

Remember that contact lenses can only be installed by or under the supervision of a registered optometrist, qualified dispensing optician or doctor. Regular aftercare check-ups, at intervals specified by your doctor, are essential to ensure that their eyes are healthy and you're using the best lenses for their particular needs. Contact lenses are constantly improving so that even if they have not been successful in the past it's worth trying again. Today almost all those who need vision correction and want to wear contact lenses can do.

Safe use contact lenses
For most people, bear contact lens is safe and completely free of problems. However, research studies have shown a slight increased risk of eye infection associated with contact lens wear compared to not use lenses. Sleeping in your lenses with carries a higher risk than taking out every night, although the new, highly permeable silicone hydrogel lenses can carry a lower risk than traditional extended wear lenses. Rigid gas permeable lenses and disposable daily have a very low incidence of infection.

Useful tips for contact lens care
The following tips apply to all contact lens types:

Always

• Wash, rinse and dry your hands thoroughly before handling their lenses.
• Have an update pair of glasses when you need to remove their lenses.
• Replace lenses in the range specified by your doctor.
• Have regular checkups with your doctor as recommended.
• Get professional advice if you're having trouble with his contact lenses.
• Ask yourself these three important issues every day that you use lenses:

Do my eyes look good?

Do my eyes feel good?

Can I see well?

If you can not answer 'yes' to all these, or if you have any further questions regarding their contact lenses, remove your lenses immediately and seek advice from his doctor contact lenses.

Never

• Go to bed with a sore red eyes - seek advice immediately.
• Bring any contact lens in contact with tap water.
• Wet lenses with their saliva.
• Use your lenses for swimming (unless you use glasses) or shower.