PART THREE

Contact lenses are used for cosmetics purposes to enhance beauty however, vision correction with contact lenses is one of the various ways to provide excellent optical correction and modify negative perceptions of individuals by other, especially those who feel stigmatized while wearing glasses, hence boosting self-esteem for both men and women.

Below, we will be briefly discussing more of the common eye care mistakes contact lens wearers indulge in;

USING EXPIRED CONTACT LENSES

As with any other product, contact lenses expire too, and using expired contacts lenses is unhealthy for the eyes.  Be attentive to the expiration date on your contact lenses and trash them once expired to avoid using them.

APPLYING FACE MAKEUP BEFORE WEARING CONTACT LENS

There is high probability that face makeup particles can interfere with your contact lenses. It is best to wear your contact lens before applying such face makeup to reduce the possibility of getting makeup particles in your contact lenses. Use cream based face makeup to avoid make up particles in the eyes.

MIXING FRESH CONTACT LENS SOLUTION WITH AN OLD ONE

When cleaning your contact lens, the previous contact lens solution should be replaced with a new one. Mixing it together increases the risk of infection. Ensure that contact cases are clean, throw way the old or dirty contact lens solutions, rinse the case with a fresh solution, and faced down to dry before replacing with a new solution.

NOT HAVING A PROPER CLEANING SCHEDULE

Just as it’s best to wear washed clothes, the same is applied to contact lenses. Therefore it’s important to have a cleaning schedule for your contact lens not just that, but also ensure to follow the cleaning instructions for your specific contact lens. The Inability to clean your contact lens may increase the risk of infections, inflammations.

FINAL THOUGHTS

We hope that as this post comes to an end, you can see how the continuous repetition of even the slightest of these mistakes can create complications in vision and eye health generally.  Hence it’s best to avoid these common eye care mistakes.

Ultimately, it all boils down to a good choice of an Optometrist and then following your eye doctor’s instructions when it comes to caring for the eyes. The best eye clinic in Utako, Abuja, TREETOP VISION EYE CENTRE (TREVEC) has a track record of helping patients take care of their eyes. We are equipped with well-versed certified professionals committed to helping patients find the right treatments for them. Contact us today to book an appointment.

This will be all for this week’s post, we will return next week with another exciting and eye opening topic. Feel free to share your questions and concerns, we will gladly respond to them.

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