Thursday, October 13, 2011

How to Use Colored Contact Lenses Safely?

Contact lenses are being popularly used these days to impart color to eyes. They are considered to add beauty to your eyes and also act as a perfect fashion accessory. It's lovely to get a dramatic look with the use of colored contact lenses. However, it is very much necessary to ensure safety when using them. Here are some tips to use color contacts safely.
  • Firstly, ensure that you purchase the colored contact lenses from a reputed online retailer. Though they are meant to be expensive, it is recommended to opt them instead of the cheaper ones which are of low quality and are unsafe to your eyes. Better consider the reviews of various sites and get the right pair from a reputed retailer.
  • It is good to choose colored contacts after an advice or prescription from a professional. Consider the professional's help too when selecting the color of the lenses.
  • It is not recommended to sleep wearing the colored contacts. Sleeping overnights with colored contacts reduces oxygen supply to the eyes and results in inflammation of cornea.
  • Even do not use them continuously for a long time as most of the colored contact lenses block the flow of oxygen to your eyes. Many problems may arise when they are used at a stretch for about 8-9 hours.
  • It is even not good to swim wearing the colored lenses. One thing is, you may lose the lenses. The other thing is that, water may enter your eyes and may create favorable conditions for bacterial eye infections.
  • Proper and safe handling of the colored contacts is essential to maintain them. Wash and dry your hands properly before touching them. After use, clean, rinse and disinfect the lenses with the prescribed solutions.
  • Ensure that you insert your colored lenses before applying makeup. Also, remove the lenses before removing the makeup.
  • Do not share the colored contacts with others to avoid any sort of eye infections.

Consider these tips to ensure safe use of contact lenses and get a bright and safe color to your eyes.

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