The use of contact lenses is very popular these days as an alternative to spectacles which people consider more convenient. To give a different look to the eyes, women wear different types of coloured contact lenses. If seen, it is being used as a makeup product to a great extent. If you also like to wear contact lenses for fashion, then this article is for you.

Actually, as easy as it may seem to use contact lenses, their side effects can be equally fatal if they are not maintained properly. According to experts, using contact lenses for a long time can cause many serious problems ranging from eye infections (side effects of wearing contact lenses). In this article, we will learn from Eye Can Foundation chairperson and ophthalmologist AnuritaWadhawan, what kind of problems can arise due to the use of contact lenses and how these problems can be prevented?

Side effects of wearing contact lenses

According to ophthalmologist AnuritaWadhawan, hands have to be used to apply contact lenses, in such a situation the chances of infection increase to a great extent. Apart from this, lenses can also have side effects on your eyes if they are not maintained properly. Let us now know about all these side effects one by one.

Eye infection

Even a little carelessness in using contact lenses can cause infection. Many types of infectious bacteria and viruses often accumulate on contact lenses and then when such lenses are worn in the eyes, it can cause bacterial and viral infections. The most deadly among these is keratitis which can directly damage the cornea and then the risk of loss of eyesight also increases.

Dry Eye syndrome

Continuous use of contact lenses can lead to a lack of oxygen in the eyes, which causes problems like dryness, burning and stinging in the eyes. In such a situation, sensitivity to light increases and driving becomes difficult.

Redness and swelling in the eyes

Problems like redness and swelling of the eyes increase due to wearing contact lenses in the eyes while sleeping at night or for a long time. Sometimes the problem of redness becomes very painful.

How to avoid side effects of contact lenses

  • To avoid the side effects of contact lenses, it is most important that you use them only as per the consultation and supervision of an eye specialist.
  • The second biggest precaution you should take in cleaning them is that along with cleaning the contact lenses regularly, you should also keep changing the lens box at regular intervals.
  • Nowadays many types of contact lens solutions are available in the market to clean the lenses, apart from this you can also clean the lenses with hydrogen peroxide.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with water before putting in contact lenses, so that the risk of any kind of bacterial or viral infection is reduced.
  • Never use tap water or saliva to wet the lenses.
  • To avoid lens infections, it is important to remove them while bathing and sleeping. Also, the use of lenses should be avoided during swimming, rafting and other water activities and sports.
  • If regular cleaning of lenses is not possible for you, then you can use disposable lenses.
  • Women should take special care while using lenses that they should be applied before makeup and remove them before removing makeup.
  • While wearing the lenses, take care that your nails do not cause any damage to the cornea or contacts.
  • To avoid damage caused by lenses, take special care not to use them for longer than the period prescribed by the doctor.
  • If, despite taking every precaution, you are facing any kind of problem in your eyes due to the use of lenses, then you should contact an eye doctor.

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