Be it sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, or snowy, making sure that your contact lenses are handled and stored properly is important for your eye health. Follow the recommended instructions for the contact lenses and use approved eye care solutions to clean your contact lenses.
One of the solutions to prevent eye issues regardless of the climates or weathers, is to go for daily disposable contact lenses. Also take note to avoid wearing your contact lenses past the disposable period as the lenses may deteriorate and accumulate proteins, which will then increase the risk of eye infections.
Whether you are wearing colored contact lens or clear contact lens, remember to have regular eye checks in case your prescription changes, so that you will always get the right prescription for your lenses. Moreover, give your eyes a rest by taking a break from wearing contact lens and remove them few hours before bedtime. Never wear your contact lens while you’re sleeping. Adequate sleep is also essential to avoid eye dryness and also fatigue. Drinking enough water helps to keep your body, as well as your eyes, well hydrated.
Last but not least, listen to your body and pay attention to any changes, for example, if your eyes seem to feel tired, a little red, scratchy or you vision become blurry. These are the tell-tale signs that you shouldn’t ignore. Remove your contact lens immediately and seek professional advices if the conditions become worse.