Contact lens myth and facts. Myth: If water is pure enough to drink, then it’s safe to clean my lenses? Facts: Safe and healthy to drink water can contain amoeba and bacteria that are harmful to your eyes. That’s why eye care professionals recommend removing your lenses before swimming or taking a shower. And remember, contact lens solution is specifically designed to clean and disinfect your lenses – something that water simply won’t do.  Website - https://ariowatson.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/AhMaDInfotech

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Myth:
If water is pure enough to drink, then it’s safe to clean my lenses?
• Safe and healthy to drink water can contain amoeba
and bacteria that are harmful to your eyes.
• That’s why eye care professionals recommend
removing your lenses before swimming or taking a
shower.
• And remember, contact lens solution is specifically
designed to clean and disinfect your lenses –
something that water simply won’t do.
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Facts:
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• It’s perfectly safe to wear contact lenses as long
as you practice proper lens hygiene.
• Just follow the instructions provided by your
optometrist and replace the lenses when needed, and
you shouldn’t have any issues.
• If you don’t want the hassle of cleaning your lenses,
consider wearing daily disposables. You can simply
throw them away at the end of each day and pop in a
fresh pair the next morning.
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Myth:
Wearing contact lenses causes eye problems?
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• Diabetes can slow the body’s ability to heal from
injuries and infections, and that includes the eyes.
• The more important to maintain excellent lens wear
and care, and attend regular follow-ups at your
opticians.
• Daily disposables are usually a good option, but your
optometrist will be able to advise you on the best type
of lens to keep your eyes safe and healthy.
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Myth:
It’s not safe for people with diabetes to wear contact lenses?
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• Today’s contact lenses are designed to be as
comfortable as possible.
• Early examples of contact lenses could be
uncomfortable for some wearers.
• However, rather than glass or hard plastic, they're
now made of high-tech materials like silicone
hydrogel.
• This means more oxygen can enter the eye,
nourishing the cornea and other areas. For most
lens wearers, they’re barely noticeable!
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Myth:
Contact lenses are too uncomfortable?
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• Caring for your contact lenses is not as difficult as
you might think.
• The latest lenses are easy to clean and maintain, and
your optician will guide you on the best ways to look
after them.
• If you choose to wear daily disposable contact
lenses, then no cleaning or special storage methods
are required at all.
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Myth:
Contact lenses require too much maintenance?
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• There is no difference between contact lenses
bought online or from a high street shop as long as
you use a reputable retailer.
• Regardless of whether you buy contact lenses
online, it is important to visit an eye care
professional regularly.
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Myth:
Contact lenses bought online are more likely to cause infections?
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Facts:
Contact lenses can freeze in cold weather?
• Contact lenses won’t freeze, even in conditions
as cold as -60°C (phew!).
• You might feel some drying or discomfort in cold
winter weather, but this can be solved by
using eye drops or artificial tears.
• If you experience extreme discomfort, get in touch
with your optician.
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• No, you can’t switch the right lens with the left
eye.
• You have to use right lens in right eye and left
lens in left eye.
• To avoid any transmission of possible infection
from one eye to another.
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Myth:
If the patient has same power in both the eyes, is it safe to switch right eye lens with left or vice versa?
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• Today’s contact lenses cater to many different eye
conditions.
• This includes astigmatism, which can be corrected
by a wide range of different toric (specially-
designed) contacts.
• Astigmatism prescriptions are available for daily
disposable, extended wear and monthly lenses, so
you can choose whichever suits you best.
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Facts:
Astigmatism means I can’t wear contact lenses?
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• Older contact lens models were made of rigid
materials, making them more likely to fall out of
the eye during intensive activities like sports.
• Today’s lenses are designed to fit the natural
shape of your eye, so it is very rare for them to
fall out.
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Myth:
Contact lenses will fall out of my eye?
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• There is no age limit for wearing contact lenses.
• Contacts now come with the option of varifocal and bifocal,
meaning they are available for people who require different
prescriptions for distance and reading.
• If you have any other requirements, ask your local optician
about contact lens options to suit your eyes.
• The same goes for younger adults and children. The maturity
and capabilities of patients are considered when deciding
whether contacts are suitable for your child.
• Daily disposable lenses require no special storage or cleaning.
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Facts:
I’m too old to wear contact lenses?
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• Wearing makeup is not an issue for contact lens
users.
• However, just insert your lenses before applying
makeup and take them out before removing
makeup.
• Follow basic hygiene rules, avoid direct contact
between your makeup products & the lenses and
you’ll just be fine.
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Myth:
You can wear makeup while using contact lenses?
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• Such contact lens-related problems can occur,
but they’re unlikely.
• Most common eye health issues are caused by
poorly fitted lenses, or by not taking care of the
lenses like you should.
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Myth:
Can contact lenses scratch my eye?
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• Contact lens-related health problems can
occur, but they’re rare.
• Infections are most commonly related to poor
cleaning routines or other lens care-related
issues.
• If you follow your eye care practitioner’s
directions for proper wear and care, you should
be fine.
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Facts:
Are eye infections common when wearing contact lenses?
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• Contact lenses can be surprisingly affordable.
• Plus, replacing a lost contact lens can be
cheap and easy compared to replacing lost or
damaged glasses.
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Myth:
Are contact lenses more expensive than glasses?
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• No. Eye care practitioners suggest lenses as
per each person’s lifestyle and the unique
shape of their eyes hence you should not be
sharing your lenses.
• The lens that fits you well may not fit the other
person properly.
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Facts:
If you wear contact lenses, is it okay to share them with someone who doesn’t?
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• There are special lenses designed to be worn
during sleep. However, most are not.
• Sleeping in lenses designed only for daytime
wear can increase your risk of developing eye
problems,
• Including conjunctivitis, keratitis, and corneal
neovascularization.It is always important to wear
your lenses and take proper care of them
according to your doctor’s instructions.
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Myth:
You can sleep in contacts?
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• In general, no.
• Unless your eye care practitioner has
instructed you otherwise, you can safely wear
your lenses every day.
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Myth
Do my eyes need a rest from contact lenses to “breath”?
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• In short – it is not possible for contact lenses to
get stuck behind your eye.
• The conjunctiva (a thin membrane) lines the inner
eyelids and folds back on itself to cover the sclera
(the white of the eye). Because of this, there is no
way for a dislodged lens to move to the rear or
either side of the eyeball.
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Myth:
Contact lenses can get stuck behind my eye?
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