Read what our patients have to say on Google Reviews. Insert your contacts before applying makeup, because any makeup residue on your hands, such as mascara, can easily transfer to your lenses. It's not uncommon for people to get concealer, eyeliner or mascara on their contact lenses. If that happens, immediately remove the lens and clean the makeup with solution while making sure to dispose of the lens before bed. Otherwise, simply replace with another lens.
Avoid wearing waterproof makeup, since it can't always be removed from your lenses, even when rinsed with solution. To prevent makeup from getting on your lenses, don't apply mascara all the way from the base of your lashes up. Instead, apply it from the midway point. It's also important not to apply eyeliner on the inner lid of your eye, but rather to the skin above your lashes.
As the saying goes, ""if in doubt - take them out! You don't want to let a serious infection go unchecked. If your eyes feel itchy or dry, or if a lens feels out of place, you may be tempted to rub your eyes. But rubbing, whether with contacts or without, can lead to long-term ocular issues.
This may cause you to experience blurred vision, and may even damage your cornea. Instead, Jonathon Jimmerson, OD can recommend eye drops to relieve any discomfort. Make sure to apply them only when contact lenses are removed. Above, we have delved into things you should never do with daily contact lenses.
Fortunately, if you do make a mistake, you can remove the lens and replace it with a fresh one. The few dollars you might save by not opening a new pack aren't worth the damage a mistake can cause. If you have any questions or are interested in finding out more about contact lenses, contact Center Eye Care in North Reading today.
Jonathon Jimmerson, OD will be happy to explain how to care for your eyes and maintain your vision. Don't Touch Contacts with Dirty Hands Before touching your lenses, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Don't Expose Your Contacts to Water Any source of water, whether tap, pool, or lake water, can change the shape of your lenses and cause micro-abrasions on your cornea. The next time you're tempted to swim or shower with your lenses on, think twice before doing so. Wearing contacts longer than they should be worn is one of the riskiest behaviors for wearers, but how long is too long? This depends on what type of lens your doctor prescribed for you.
Most soft contact lenses fall into one of three categories: daily, biweekly, and monthly disposable. Wear times are determined by the manufacturer and as such, your contact lens box is the best place to understand your specific wear time. No need to carry around a huge bottle of solution everywhere you go. At the end of the day, you can rest easy, knowing you have a fresh pair of contacts waiting for you in the morning.
Bi-weekly lenses offer a unique set of benefits for people seeking longer life from their contacts but still crave that new lenses feeling. Monthly lenses are the one of oldest modalities of contact lenses and are some of the most popular.
They are especially helpful for those looking to spend less on their contacts each year. You should replace your old lenses with a new pair according to how long they were designed and approved to last.
Over time, this reduces the amount of oxygen that gets through to your eyes. This can make them more prone to infections, blood vessel growth into the eye, and chronic inflammation and redness that can lead to vision loss and contact lens intolerance. Most people can safely and comfortably wear contact lenses for 14 to 16 hours per day.
Some people, especially those who suffer from chronic dry eye, can only wear their contacts for a few hours a day. If your contacts start to get uncomfortable, take them out earlier in the evening. You should avoid it whenever possible. Some contacts designed to transmit more oxygen to your eye have been FDA-approved to sleep in overnight. This can save you a lot of time and a lot of discomfort. For further protection, these contacts are crafted with UV blockers to help shield your eyes from the dangers of the sun.
However, these contacts cannot completely block all UV rays, so wearing sunglasses with your contacts is still important. Acuvue Oasys 2-Week is a two-week contact lens that is designed specifically to last fourteen days. As long as you remove your contacts at the end of the day and do not sleep in them, they are guaranteed to last up to two weeks without issue.
Any longer can pose serious risks, so be cognizant. While this is acceptable to do with these contacts, eye doctors strongly urge against it. Because of this, two weeks with nighttime removal is best.
Note: If you plan on taking out your Acuvue Oasys contact lenses for any reason, we recommend storing them in Biotrue , RevitaLens , or Opti-free Pure Moist contact lens solutions. Yes, Acuvue Oasys 2-Week for Astigmatism is crafted with a specialized, stabilized toric lens to help keep the lens in place as you blink. These toric lenses also come in a Yes, Acuvue Oasys also offers a 2-week multifocal lens specifically for those with presbyopia.
These special contacts are crafted with the same Hydraclear Plus technology and UV blockers as the regular Acuvue Oasys lenses, so your eyes can stay hydrated, focused, and protected all day long. As is the case with all multifocal contact lenses, working directly with your eye doctor is key in finding which lenses work best for your eyesight specifically.
These contacts are available in powers from If you take out your contacts before bed every night, Acuvue Oasys 2-Week will have no issue lasting 14 days without problems or discomfort. So, two-week wear while taking them out to sleep is typically the best course of action. Every contact lens brand will have its ups and downs. There is a reason why Acuvue Oasys has been consistently rated such a trustworthy, quality contact brand. With Acuvue Oasys, dry, itchy eyes are out of the question.
Even if your eyesight is worse than average, or if you suffer from astigmatism or presbyopia, this brand has made sure to craft a product just for you.
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