Wednesday, April 8, 2009

How to Prolong the Life of Contact Lens

For those who choose to wear contact lenses rather than a good ‘ol pair of eyeglasses, it is true that maintaining the former than the latter can be more of a challenge. There is always this issue of extending the life your lenses. Since lenses tend to be pricier, it is better to maximize its potential.

Make sure that your hands are thoroughly washed with water and soap before ever getting in contact with your lenses or even before you wear them. It can be a real challenge at first because you have to make sure you do not have anything stick to your contact lenses, otherwise you will have to endure blurred vision throughout the wearing of your pair, unless of course you go over the tedious task of taking them both out, cleaning them and wear them over again.  

Most contact lenses provide a container where you can store them in fresh solution. Some lenses even require special care, so make sure you check with your manufacturer’s instruction.  Spectacles are easier to clean, hands down. You might want to check with Visions King and pick out a good pair. Having an alternative pair of eyeglasses is also wise for contact lenses wearer, to rest your eyes from the stress that contact lenses tend to give your eyes. 

Make sure you don’t get your solution near any surface, even your fingers, to make sure you do not contaminate it with bacteria. If all the said tips are followed, you raise the possibility of wearing your contact lenses longer than you are expected to.

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