How to Wear Contact Lenses Correctly

Most people who wear contact lenses say that they know about how to wear and care for contact lenses. But the new study results show that many people do not know how to use the correct contact lenses. More than 80 percent of surveyed contact lens wearers before eye examinations to believe that they have followed the way of good lenses. But only 2 percent actually meet care measures contact lens that has been recommended. Less than 1 percent were found to follow fully the recommendations such as washing hands before wearing contact lenses, contact lenses using a special liquid, and replace contact lenses according to instructions.

The survey was conducted in patients who underwent an eye examination in private practice or university. Most, ie 85 percent of survey participants have felt to keep the contact lens user, but only 0.4 percent who follow all the instructions. The study also showed that, most contact lens wearers know what they should do to avoid complications. However, little is actually followed all the recommendations. Complications The most frequently reported by contact lens wearers surveyed is the inconvenience of a number of 72 percent and 47 percent of the number of infections.

Analysis of the results of these studies have been published in the journal Optometry and Vision Science December issue. The study was conducted by researchers Danielle M. Robertson, OD, PhD, and H. Dwight Cavanagh, MD, PhD, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The researchers found a new strategy to improve user compliance for the contact lens wearer.

"One of the most common cause of contact lens-related complications is a replacement contact lenses are not as directed. Often the contact lens is used exceeds the time limit stated in the instruction manual," a spokesman for the American Optometric Association (AOA), Randall Fuerst. When a user using contact lenses longer than recommended or did not follow the care instructions and storage. Thus, there will be more likely to deposit buildup that can cause chronic eye redness or infection.

User, maintenance, and storage of contact lenses according to the AOA as quoted by WebMD, Monday (12/12/2011), among others :

1.  Always wash and dry your hands before wearing contact lenses.

2.  Clean the contact lenses as often as possible, as recommended by ophthalmologists.

3.  Use a special liquid for contact lenses every time to clean and store. Do not use a special  liquid that has expired contact lenses.

4.  Do not use tap water for contact lens care, including when washing contact lenses. Tap water may contain microorganisms that can cause eye infections.

5.  Save the contact lenses in a special storage area of ​​contact lenses and contact lenses to change the place at least every 3 months. Clean the contact lenses after use.

6.   Do not swim or soak in a hot tub with the use of contact lenses.

7.   Better not use contact lenses while sleeping.

8.   Remove contact lenses if eye redness and gritty sensation in the eye.