Saturday, July 17, 2010

Contact Lenses Tips


1. Go to an ophthalmologist. There are some conditions (contraindications) that make a person absolutely can not wear contact lenses. For example, allergies or infections that are still active or disturbed blink reflex (patient belspalsi or paralysis in the facial nerve), so the eyes tend to dry.
2. Contact lens fit. Your doctor will determine the appropriate contact lenses, depending on the condition of the eyes, tears, and his purpose. If you choose a soft lens, doctors usually recommend the type of daily disposable.
3. Check the eyes and lens of six months. If there are signs of trouble, it is advisable to change the lens or reset the schedule of contact lens usage.
4. Do not indiscriminate buying. Much better to buy contact lenses with a prescription from your doctor so that fitting more snugly and does not cause complications.
5. Minus limited. From the manufacturer, RGP contact lenses are usually limited to minus 25, while the soft contact lens is only available to minus 10.
6. Complications due to soft lens color. For sensitive eyes, the color of the soft contact lens can cause irritation. In general, soft colored contact lens wear was good only for the normal eye to support the appearance. "Users should obey the rules of the use of contact lenses and eyes checked regularly. If not comfortable, soft contact lens should be removed immediately. "
7. Beware the red eyes. Including itchy eyes, watery eyes, discomfort, eye pain, and sharply declining eyesight, contact lenses out immediately and see a medical eye.
8. Clean. RGP cleaning the same way with a soft lens, which differ only just dilution. Currently a lot of fluids all in one, as well as washing, soaking, disinfecting, to lubricants. For sensitive eyes can be replaced with a flush without preservatives.