How To Choose And Wear Contact Lenses

By Dr. Ivan Wong


Virtually anyone can put on contact lenses, if they want to. There is an additional part of an eye exam that must be done in order to consider the use of contact lenses. The optometrist will certainly assess the type of contacts, just how they are positioned in eye, exactly how the eye contacts reacts to blinking, and just how much movement there is on eye.

Incorrect contact lens use can seriously ruin a persons eyes or the contact lens. Eliminating or adjusting the lens improperly, excessively massaging their eyes or other behaviors could trigger some troubles in the eyes, particularly if they have an unsteady retina. This could possibly induce a tear, detachment of the retina, result in the lid getting caught on the contact and cause a scrape to the eye. Also, inadequate sanitary practices put a person in danger for establishing serious infections. Washing hands prior to inserting and getting rid of contact lenses, rinsing them in appropriate disinfecting contact lens remedy, and complying with the contact lens changing schedule are all part of taking care of the contact lenses and caring for the eyes that use them. Great routines and habits are very important to look at during an eye exam with a contact lens patient.

There are many contact lens options available to patients depending on their lifestyle, occupation and personal needs, such as physical disabilities or an irregularly shaped cornea. Contact lenses can be divided into two main categories: soft lenses and hard lenses. Hard contacts are more rigid in design. They will not fold over themselves, and can actually break if a fold is attempted. Hard lenses are more durable, easier to clean, and are made from a material that is more breathable as well. Soft contacts are flexible, can be rolled up, and may be harder to work with.

On the other hand, many people will say that the time it takes to adjust to hard contacts is not worth the ease of putting them in. Soft contact lenses are not for everybody: someone with a jeopardized cornea, for example in the case of keratoconus or a bad medical experience or trauma, might not be a prospect for soft lenses since they will just comply with eye's uneven shape, and not supply the vision correction required. Alternatively, a hard contact could really provide security to a cornea.

In addition to a contact lens evaluation, eye doctors help patients navigate the vast array of contact lens choices and teach them how to properly use their lenses.




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