Care for your contact lenses for good eye health

Wearing contact lenses is a daily necessity for many people who are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism. Contact lenses can correct vision and improve the wearer’s quality of life. Because contact lenses come into contact with the eyes every day, learning how to put in and remove contact lenses safely, as well as how to properly store contact lenses, can help prevent eye infections.

Types of contact lenses

• Rigid contact lenses are a type of rigid gas permeable (RGP) that allow oxygen to pass through the cornea. They are more durable and provide clearer vision than soft contact lenses.
• Soft contact lenses are made of silicone hydrogel and are comfortable to wear. Soft contact lenses come in many types, including monthly, biweekly, and daily. Daily soft contact lenses are disposable and need to be changed daily, which reduces the risk of eye infections.

If you notice redness, swelling, eye discharge or pus, or blurred vision or eye pain, you should see a doctor immediately.

How to wear contact lenses

1. Always wash and dry your hands before touching your contact lenses.
2. Use your fingertip to take the contact lens out of the case and place it in your non-dominant hand.
3. Use contact lens solution to clean the lenses. Do not use water.
4. Check that the contact lenses are still intact. Do not insert torn or damaged contact lenses.
5. Use your index finger to pick up the contact lens, right side facing up. เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย The contact lens should look like a bowl of rice.
6. Use the other hand to spread the upper and lower eyelids and look up while inserting the contact lens.
7. Close your eyes and slowly roll them to slide the contact lenses into place.
8. If vision is blurred or discomfort occurs, remove your contact lenses, rinse them with contact lens solution, and try wearing them again.
9. Do the same thing on the other side.

How to remove contact lenses

1. Wash your hands thoroughly and dry them.
2. Use your middle finger to pull down your lower eyelid and use your index finger to slide the contact lens down to the white of your eye. Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze and remove the contact lens.
3. Place the contact lens in the palm of your hand. Clean the contact lens with contact lens solution. Rub gently for 30 seconds to remove dirt and oil.
4. Rinse the contact lens solution with contact lens solution again and store the contact lens solution in the case, making sure that the contact lens solution covers the lenses.
5. Do the same thing on the other side.

While wearing contact lenses, your eyes may feel uncomfortable for the first few days. Avoid rubbing your eyes. Use artificial tears for contact lenses to keep your eyes moist. You may also remove your contact lenses, check for tears or damage, and clean them before putting them back in your eyes. Seek immediate medical attention if irritation persists or if your eyes become red, stinging, swollen, have eye discharge, or blurred vision, which are signs of an eye infection.