Contact lenses safety
Please remember Contact lenses are safe to wear, but if not handled or used correctly then problems can occur, always read the full instructions
Myths
Contacts can get lost behind the eye and have to be removed by an ophthalmologist.
This is not true. The conjunctiva of the eye acts as a pocket, which will not allow the contact to go behind the eye, so it cannot get lost.
This is not true. The conjunctiva of the eye acts as a pocket, which will not allow the contact to go behind the eye, so it cannot get lost.
General Safety
Never wear contact lenses beyond time limits recommended by manufacturers, or you increase risk of eye complications.
Never wet your contact lens with your own saliva, which is full of potentially infection-causing microorganisms.
Good hygiene is essential to prevent eye irritation or infection. Make sure you store and clean contact lenses in proper commercially prepared, sterile solutions.
You have a significantly greater chance of developing corneal ulcers if you leave contact lenses in overnight.
If you develop any kind of eye conditions, stop wearing your contact lenses and consult an eye specialist
Contact lenses Safety
There are safety measures for choosing, applying, and wearing cosmetics, which you should discuss with your daughter to help protect her eyes while wearing contact lenses. Make sure she abides by the following for safe use:
- Choose non-scented, hypoallergenic cosmetics manufactured by a well-known, trusted brand name.
- Wash your hands before inserting or removing your contact lenses
- Do not expose eyes to water while wearing contact lenses.
- Do not borrow or lend your cosmetics to others.
- Wash all make-up application brushes frequently.
- Apply make-up after inserting the contact lenses.
- Do not purchase mascara refills in which you insert your old applicator.
- Avoid frosted, pearlized, iridescent, or other glittery types of eyeshadow, which may contain ground oyster shells or tinsel.
- Do not apply eyeliner to the inner edge of the lid or above the lash line on the lower lid.
- Avoid using loose powder on the face.
- Do not apply creams too close to the eyes.
- Never apply eye makeup while in motion or while driving.
- Do not use water or saliva to lubricate applicator or thin cosmetics.
- Do not apply cosmetics if your eyes are red, swollen, or infected. If symptoms persist, an ophthalmologist should be called.
