Statistics
reveal that over 3.5 billion people have common eyesight problems
such as: astigmatism, myopia and hypermetropia, which compels them to
wear contact lenses or eyeglasses to correct refractive errors.
Apparently, having the perfect 20/20 clear vision is a luxury
nowadays. No wonder, we see at least 3 in 10 people wearing glasses
or contacts, and moreover, if we consider people who regularly wear
colored contact lenses, the figure will be higher. Although glasses
are the common choice of correcting eyesight issues, the trend of
wearing contact lenses is catching up fast; It's comfortable, less
obstructing and looks natural on the wearer. This brings us to the
real topic – top eye damaging mistakes (or you could call habits)
many contact lens wearers commit without realizing.
Over-wearing
lenses than the recommended limits:
It's more
common than you think! People typically extend its usage in order to
save money, but, the truth is, it will cost you more. Experts say
that contact lenses get worn out after prolonged use and even promote
breeding of germs, eventually leading to infections. So, replace your
lenses accordingly; it's safe to use it for a couple of days more
than the recommended limit.
Sleeping
with contacts on:
It could
cause a significant damage to your cornea with good chances of
permanent vision impairment. Experts say that even a nap with
contacts puts your eyes in danger. The science is, while sleeping,
eyes naturally produce a good deal of bacteria and other germs. Moist
contact lenses rather create much friendly environment to support
their germination. If you are lucky, you could just walk away with
blurry vision, redness, discomfort, infections, if not you may get
permanent vision impairment.
Getting
a shower or swimming with contacts on:
The thing
is... water and contact lenses don't go hand in hand. Showering with
a pair of those is unwise, let alone swimming (water-bodies riddled
with parasites and bacteria). But, if you did swim (by mistake), it's
suggested to put them off as soon as you come out of the pool. Don't
forget to wash your hands thoroughly before doing so. Also, throw
them right away. However, if you are out of spares, use it for a day
after disinfecting them overnight.
Aforementioned
are the 3 most common mistakes people take for granted. It goes true
for prescription contacts, colored contacts, novelty contacts,
special effect contacts and everything in-between. Skimming on your
investment in contact lenses is rather unwise. Eyes are precious,
let's treat it likewise!
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