Are you wondering why many people are now deciding to wear contact lenses? More than ever before, people of all walks are now embracing colored contacts thanks to their ability to change the look of the eyes and the fact they can help correct eye defects such as farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism. But the outright reason many people are going for colored contacts with prescription is because these devices make eyes look stunningly beautiful. Just the same way you can keep changing the color of your lips, hair, nails and make up to suit your style and tastes, you can also use contact colored lenses to change the appearance of your eyes, particularly if you are eligible to wear contact colored lenses.
Colored contacts are no longer for celebrities, models, movie actresses or make-up artists, more and more people are now beginning to wear them not only for special occasions such as when they go for night outs, weddings and competitive events, but also for medical reasons. By wearing these devices, you can change your look and make your eyes completely amazing.
Are Colored Contact lenses safe?
Not all of them are safe considering that the market is now saturated with hundreds of brands and thousands of vendors all claiming to carry safe devices. Therefore, only FDA approved lenses are safe for you to wear. Ensure not to purchase any contact colored lenses that do not meet the regulatory requirements. In addition, do not buy your devices from unverified sources, as you are likely going to get imitations of your genuine devices. According to FDA, never buy your lenses from street vendors, flea markets, boutiques, salons, Halloween shops, convenience stores, online stores that are not FDA approved internet sites and novelty stores.
Before purchasing your contact lenses, you will need to visit an eye doctor or an optician, or optometrist for advice on whether you qualify to wear contact colored lenses or not. Because the U.S Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) is charged with the responsibility of regulating the safety of all medical devices, it is essential that your vendor shows that they are licensed to sell such devices.
The Don’ts of Wearing Contact Lenses
Do not share your lenses with anyone since everybody has different lens requirements. In addition, you risk contracting eye diseases if you share your lenses with people who could be sick.
Do not sleep with your lenses on. Lenses are not meant to be used overnight. Your eyes need enough oxygen to function properly, but having them on will prevent free flow of oxygen which will affect the health of your eyes.
Don’t clean your contact lenses in tap water or saliva.
Tap water and saliva carry lots of microorganisms such as Acanthamoeba that are known to cause eye infections.
Don’t “top off” cleaning solution.
According to the National Eye Institute, old solution contains contaminants that are known to solutions added into it. Therefore, it is essential to ensure you clean your eye contacts in new or fresh solution
Don’t store your contact lens case in the bathroom.
Bacteria are known to survive in humid places, and bathrooms will be the best place for them to thrive. Therefore, storing your eye devices in bathrooms means you will be putting yourself at risk of contamination.