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In this mini guide, I will show a few simple but efficient steps on how to clean your contact lens the right way. But why do we have to clean our contact lens. Based on the Tri-Action formula formulated by Bausch and Lomb, when we clean our lens, it will removed proteins that accumulate when we wear it during the day. Besides that, if we clean it thoroughly, it will effectively kill micro-organisms that are bacteria and fungi on our lenses. Furthermore, with a good cleaning, it will remove dirt and debris that deposit on our lenses so that it will provide a clearer vision. So, with a proper cleaning method and good cleaning solution, our lenses are clean and comfortable giving us that Fresh Contact Lens feeling everyday.

So, here are the steps that need to be followed on a daily basis.

Step one is rubbing. We need to place around three drops of a good contact lens solution, for example the Bausch and Lomb Renu Multiplus Multi Purpose Solution, on each side of the lens surface and gently rub for ten seconds on each side. Make sure to rub it thoroughly.

Step two is rinsing. After we have thoroughly rubbing each side, we need to rinse each side of the lens for five seconds again with a good solution, and try to use a good multi purpose solution.

Step three is soaking. After a good rubbing and rinsing, place the cleaned contact lens in the lens case and fill it with the solution. Remember to soak it for at least four hours. Remember to always use fresh solution - never reused solution that has been used because of all the bacteria and fungi.

Remember to always follow your eye care professionals instructions because they will provide a careful instruction based on your individual tear chemistry and lens wearing schedule. They will also recommend additional products or procedures to be used. They will also recommend the step without the rubbing method, which is the first step above. If this happens, to clean, disinfect and remove protein daily without the rubbing step, complete step two and step three only as described above. All of the above steps are shown when cleaning the soft contact lenses including the Silicone Hydrogel.

Remember to use a good cleaning solution because they can kill 99.99% of all the bacteria and fungi. And also, make sure to get a really good contact lens accessories, especially the contact lens solution so that our contact lens will last longer when using a good contact lens solution. if not the lifetime of our contact lens will become shorter and shorter.

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By the time you realize your error all the stores are closed and you're sitting in the hotel room pondering what to do with those two little discs that mean so much to you and your vision.

This scenario has happened to many people over the years and many innovative solutions have been tried, however, not all these ideas are a healthy choice for your eyes.

Keeping your contact lenses clean and sterile is extremely important for good eye health and so where and how you store them makes a difference.

Why Is It So Important To Store Contact Lenses Correctly?

When you first get your contact lenses your eye care professional goes through a list of care instructions with you. These instructions detail what kind of solutions to use for your particular kind of contact lenses, how to clean your contact lenses properly and how to store them overnight.

You know that you have to keep your contact lens case clean and replace it every 1-3 months, you know you're to avoid getting tap water anywhere near your contact lenses or your contact lens case but do you know why this is such important advice?

Three reasons: Acanthamoeba keratitis, Fusarium keratitis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

- Acanthamoeba keratitis is a naturally occurring parasite found in tap water (and other water sources). It can infect the eye and destroy the cornea. Permanent vision loss is usually associated with this type of keratitis.

- Fusarium keratitis is a fungus that can aggressively attack your cornea and cause blindness. This infection is also associated with poor contact lens hygiene.

- Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a bacterium that lives in soil and water and can contaminate any area that has contact with soil or water. In rare cases it can cause the loss of your eye.

This is why proper sterilization of your hands, contact lenses and contact lens cases is paramount to keeping your eyes healthy.

How Should I Store My Contact Lenses?

If your proper lens case is not available then the first thing you have to find is a container that is clean and that can be sterilized.

All hotels usually have two small drinking glasses covered with lids for you to use. All hotels usually have a kettle to boil water for tea or coffee.

- Boil the water and then pour it into the drinking glasses, rinse the glasses a couple of times and then immediately pour the water out. Leave the glasses to air dry.

- Once the glasses are completely dry then put your normal contact lens solution into each glass.

- Put the glasses on your nightstand or table and put your left contact lens into the left positioned glass and your right contact lens into the right positioned glass. This way you won't mix up your contact lenses.

- Gently tap the bottom of the glasses on the table so your contact lenses become submerged in the solution properly.

- Put the covered lids back on the glasses to prevent anything from falling into them while you sleep.

- Clean your lenses thoroughly in the morning and then buy a new contact lens case first thing.

NEVER use a homemade contact lens solution or plastic containers. If you forget your solution wear glasses until you can properly disinfect your contact lenses.

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Basically color contact lenses are of two types, disposable and extended wear. The former type is used only for about a week or so and the latter, up to a year and longer, depending upon the usage. Although there are many varieties and colors in color contact lenses, blue is the most popular among them all. There are light filtering tinted lenses for athletes and sports persons.

But it should be ascertained whether the contact lenses come from an optical outlet that is licensed and should be safe. Also, the color contact lenses must not have a negative impact on the vision of the wearer and must not block the vision and give a hazy look.

Color contact lenses can either be color enhancers which, as the name indicates, enhance the light color of the eyes and make them look richer and deeper. Or they can be color changers which are specifically designed to work with dark eyes, that prevents the initial color and give a new shine to the eyes. There are specialty lenses also that are meant for special effects and are called novelty contact lenses. There are opaque lenses that entirely change the color of the eye.

When taking into the consideration the safety aspects, it is important that the color contact lenses are purchased under the prescription of a medical practitioner and is from a reputable manufacturer. This is due to the fact that color contact lenses do not allow oxygen to pass through them and so should not be worn for more than six or eight hours a day and must not be worn while on sleep.

Color contract lenses are manufactured to look as natural as possible, even with a series of small colored dots on the lenses but the centre is left as such for clear visibility. As always, color contact lenses should be cleaned in a contact lens solution approved by the FDA and the quality should never be compromised.

Some of the color contact lenses are available with inbuilt ultra violet radiation protection to safeguard against the harmful sun's rays. Color contact lenses have come to stay just like a facial, skin treatment or hair fashion. Color contact lenses, undoubtedly, help to change the complete look of the person and are preferred by those who want to have an adventurous life and make them noticeable and give an effective appearance.

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Soft contact lenses are flexible plastic lenses which absorb water in the eyes and become soft and hence are also known as hydrophilic. Soft contact lenses are made of plastic hydro gel polymer that consists of thirty-five percent to seventy-five per cent water.  

Soft contact lenses fit perfectly on the eye balls and are not felt by the user. They are used to correct vision and are better than rigid lenses because they fit exactly on the eye balls.  Soft contact lenses are used to correct near sightedness or far sightedness and also problems related to bifocal vision.

It is also possible to have a specialized type of soft contact lenses to reshape the cornea while wearing them during night time.  But the draw back is, they have to be worn compulsorily every night, to get a good vision the next day.  Since soft contact lenses blend well on the eye balls, the chances of dust particles entering the eyes are minimum.

Soft contact lenses are made up of a special kind of material to retain the moisture of the eyes and make the surface of the contact lens stay wet.  The main advantage of soft contact lenses over their other counter parts is that, they allow free flow of oxygen and are permeable thus maintaining healthy eyes. 

Though disposable, soft contact lenses are a little expensive, but they are preferred because they alleviate the need to clean the lenses and store them in a contact lens solution, specifically manufactured for this purpose.  Even in soft contact lenses colored lenses are available, which serve aesthetic purposes .When disposable contact lenses are used, the user has the facility of wearing them intermittently like week end or occasions.  There are extended wear soft contact lenses which are worn overnight for one week and replaced every one to two weeks.  But they have to be disposed in the prescribed time; otherwise it would be an invitation to potential disaster. 

The most common problems occurring for the wearer of soft contact lenses can be irritation of eyes and blurred vision.  These inconveniences should be evaluated in the initial stages. Upon removal of the contact lenses, if the blurred vision lasts for hours, then the medical practitioner should be consulted immediately.

The size of the soft contact lenses can vary from 13 to 14.50 mm and as they are thinner, they are almost weightless and the wearer will barely feel the presence of the soft contact lenses. Soft contact lenses tend to absorb the many kinds of pollutants like lotion or soap which may cause irritation to the eyes and are prone to be torn off. Nevertheless, it is advisable to consult the eye specialist before choosing the type of soft contact lenses.

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Myth 1: Wearing contact lenses might be painful

Soft contact lenses are designed with the comfort of the wearer comfort as the primary concern. Many seasoned contact lens wearers forget that they are even wearing contact lenses when they are in their eyes. Although it is common for contact lens wearers to feel a new sensation in their eyes when they wear contact lenses for the first time, the eyes will soon grow accustomed to the contact lenses.

Myth 2: I won't be able to get contact lenses into my eyes

Learning how to insert contact lenses into your eye does take a little practice. Your Optician will ensure that you are fully trained in how to do this before they prescribe you with contact lenses. Putting your contact lenses in soon becomes a quick and simple habit for people. For more information on how to insert contact lenses safely, have a look at Lenstore.co.uk's Guide for Contact Lens Wearers.

Myth 3: Contact lenses could become stuck to my eye

Contact lenses are designed not to stick to your eye. If you are experiencing difficulty in removing your contact lenses, it is likely that they have been worn for too long and have become dry. This is easily remedied by adding a few drops of contact lens eye drops to the contact lens. This will lubricate the contact lens and loosen it. The contact lens should then be easy to remove.

Myth 4: Contact lenses could get lost inside or behind my eye

It is absolutely impossible for your contact lenses to get lost inside or behind your eye. A thin membrane which stretches between the eyelids covers the eye. Contact lenses sit in front of this membrane and the membrane is more than strong enough to prevent contact lenses from moving behind the eye.

Myth 5: Contact lenses often fall out and get lost

Whilst this is not impossible, it is very unlikely. If your contact lenses have been properly fitted then the chance of your contact lenses falling out is minimised.

Myth 6: Contact lenses cause eye infections

If you follow the guidelines of both your Optician and the manufacturer of your contact lenses accurately then there is a very low risk of experiencing any adverse effects of contact lenses. To ensure that your contact lenses are not causing your eyes any damage it is essential that you have a contact lens examination with your Optician every 12 months.

Myth 7: I won't be able to get contact lenses which are powerful enough for my eyes

Manufacturers produce a vast range of contact lenses to cater for all kinds of prescriptions. Contact lenses are available which correct myopia (short sightedness), hyperopia (long sightedness), presbyopia, astigmatism and most combinations of the above.

Myth 8: Contact lenses cost a fortune

Contact lenses have come down in price dramatically over the past few years. Different prescriptions will require different contact lenses with different price tags so it is hard to say in general how much contact lenses cost. Buying your contact lenses online will undoubtedly save you money. One of the cheapest suppliers of contact lenses in the UK is Lenstore.co.uk where you can find savings of over £100 a year when compared to the High Street.

Myth 9: Only adults can wear contact lenses

Many contact lens wearers are teenagers and children. There is no medical reason for under-18s not to wear contact lenses. However, for non-adults to be legally fitted with contact lenses in the UK they must have the approval of a parent or guardian.

Myth 10: Contact lenses require a difficult and time-consuming care programme

Daily disposable contact lenses require no cleaning at all since they are worn once and then replaced. Two-weekly and monthly wear contact lenses must be cleaned with contact lens solution and stored in a contact lens case. This is a simple process, which is well described at Lenstore.co.uk's Guide for Contact Lens Wearers.

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Reasons for choosing contact lenses

Each wearer has a different reason for using contact lenses. However, in our experience the major reasons why our customers want the option of contact lenses in addition to glasses are:

Convenience: for example daily disposables require no cleaning or care (unlike glasses) “The Look”: many wearers prefer the look of contact lenses to glasses and find that it is a confidence booster Sports Use: many people could not enjoy their favourite sports without contact lenses. Often people will begin wearing contact lenses for sport and end up using them in all walks of their lives because of the benefits they discover

Types of contact lenses

Contact lenses can be split into the following groups:

Daily Disposables – replaced with a fresh pair of every day Two Weekly Disposables – replaced with a fresh pair every two weeks Monthly Disposables – replaced with a fresh pair every month Extended Wear Lenses – can be worn continuously whilst awake and asleep Toric Lenses – for patients who suffer from astigmatism Multi-Focal Lenses – provide all in one vision correction for patients who cannot see clearly over long and short distances Coloured Contact Lenses – fashion lenses for people who fancy a change from their natural eye colour

The majority of contact lenses purchased are soft and Lenstore.co.uk only stocks soft contact lenses. Hard (or “Rigid Gas Permeable”) contact lenses do exist and are typically for patients who suffer from severe astigmatism and irregular corneas. Your Optician will let you know if hard contact lenses are the most appropriate for your eyes but for the majority of people soft lenses provide the best option.

How to get contact lenses for the first time

If you currently wear glasses and want to try contact lenses the first thing you should do is book a contact lens examination with your Optician. He / she will take you through the whole process of getting fitted for contact lenses. Your Optician will first check if your eyes are suited for contact lenses (most people’s are). He / she will then train you in how to insert and remove your lenses and will also show you how to clean and take care of them. Next you’ll be given a trial set of contact lenses which normally last a week. At the end of the trial week you visit your Optician again and he / she will ensure that your eyes have reacted well to the lenses. At that point you’ll buy three months supply of contact lenses from your Optician and wear them. After three months, you’ll visit your Optician for the last time during the fitting period and he / she will write you a prescription. Make sure you grab a copy of your prescription. You’ve now been officially fitted for contact lenses and can buy them from whichever supplier you choose.

Putting your contact lenses in

Step 1: Wash your hands with soap, rinse them thoroughly and dry them with a clean towel.

Step 2: Place the contact lens on the palm of your hand, check that it is clean and not torn.

Step 3: Ensure that the contact lens is not inside out (if it is the edges will flare up slightly) and place it on your forefinger (your pointing finger).

Step 4: Insert the lens. Use the forefinger on your opposite hand hold up your upper eyelid to prevent you from blinking. Use the third finger on the hand in which you have the contact lens to hold down your lower eyelid. Look up and place the contact lens onto the white of your eye. Look downwards to allow the lens to slip into position. Remove your fingers and close your eye momentarily. Your lens should be in place.

Step 5: Repeat the procedure on your other eye.

Helpful Tip: get into the habit of putting your right eye’s lens in first. It’ll reduce the chances of mixing up your contact lenses.

It does take a little practice to perfect your technique so don’t despair if you’re finding it difficult for the first few days or weeks. If you continue to have difficulty inserting your contact lenses then make an appointment with your contact lens Optician who should be happy to observe your technique and help you improve it.

Removing your contact lenses

Step 1: Make sure the contact lens is in the middle of your eye before trying to remove it. To check the lens is centred cover your other eye. If your vision is blurred your lens is not in the correct place. Look into a mirror and centre the lens with your finger.

Step 2: Pull down your lower eyelid.

Step 3: Whilst you have your eyelid pulled down, place your finger on the bottom edge of your lens and slide it down to the white part of your eye.

Step 4: Squeeze the contact lens gently between your finger and your thumb and remove the contact lens from your eye.

Helpful Tip: Get into the habit of removing your right eye’s lens first. It’ll reduce the chances of mixing up your contact lenses.

Cleaning and storing contact lenses

Step 1: Place the contact lens in the palm of your hand and apply a few drops of the recommended contact lens solution to the lens. Use your opposite hand’s forefinger (pointing finger) to rub the lens gently on both sides.

Step 2: Rinse the lens thoroughly using plenty of contact lens solution.

Step 3: Fill your lens case with plenty of contact lens solution and place your cleaned and rinsed contact lens in the appropriate compartment. Secure the cap of the lens case and repeat with your other contact lens. Leave your contact lenses in the lens case for at least four hours. Letting it soak in the solution will disinfect the contact lens.

Step 4: After putting your contact lenses back in your eyes, pour the remaining solution out of the lens case. Rinse the lens case with fresh solution and let the inside of the case dry out in the open air.

Warning: Please never use water to clean or store your contact lenses. Water does not have the necessary contents to disinfect your contact lens correctly. In fact, cleaning your contact lenses with water may lead to a contamination of your lenses and has been known to cause irreparable harm to the eye.

If you wear daily disposables you do not have to worry about storing your contact lenses as outlined above. However, if you drop your lens or something gets caught in your eye you may have to clean it in which case you should follow the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2 above.

How long to wear your lenses for

In general most soft contact lenses have a recommended wearing time of not more than 10-12 hours continuously for up to 5 days a week. It’s recommended that you wear glasses for a couple of days a week to ensure that your eyes receive more than enough oxygen to stay healthy. Extended wear lenses can be worn whilst you are both awake and asleep for up to a week. However it’s important to realise that the recommended wearing time for a contact lens will vary by the type of lens and the wearer. Contact lens manufacturers provide wearing guidelines for your lenses (usually found on the packaging). Please follow the wearing schedule suggested by your Optician as he / she is uniquely well placed to advice you.

When to get in touch with your Optician

You should get in touch with your Optician if you are:

Close to the expiry date of your prescription / due for a contact lens examination (typically every 12 months) In need of a copy of your contact lens prescription Experiencing a deterioration in the standard of your vision with contact lenses Considering changing to a contact lens solution which was not recommended by the person who fitted your contact lenses

If you experience any of the following symptoms / irritations in your eyes please firstly take your contact lenses out of your eyes (even if wearing them seems to lessen the discomfort or symptoms) and secondly get in touch with your Optician as soon as possible:

Feeling of discomfort Redness Excessive watering Visual disturbance

If your Optician is not available immediately and the problem is causing your severe disturbance you should consult you GP or go to Accident and Emergency at your local hospital. You can, of course, also call Lenstore.co.uk during our office hours and we will advise you on the best of course of action. We will do our very best to help you.

Aftercare

“Aftercare” is the medical care and advice that should be provided to you after you buy a pair of contact lenses. At a minimum, contact lens aftercare should include both advice on and helping to make arrangements for:

Regular contact lens examinations Where you can go in an emergency What signs or symptoms you should watch out for How to remove your contact lenses during an emergency Who your local contact for advice is

Aftercare is provided by your Optician and supplier of contact lenses. Lenstore.co.uk provides a lot of advice on our website and over the phone about aftercare and your Optician is obliged provide you with all of the access you need to professional medical advice and care.

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Are you tired of having to go the eye doctor's office to order contacts or wait on hold for several minutes before the office can help you? The Internet is a great place to do all your shopping including buying contact lenses. Contact lenses online are often discounted because you can buy directly from the wholesaler and take out that third party.

Do you have a special condition where you need a special lens like Presbyopia or an astigmatism? Even you can find your contact lenses online. It may take a little extra time if you don't have a site you've been referred to and probably will take once phone call, but after that one phone call you never have to call them again. You can simply fill out the form online and send off for your contacts.

When shopping online for contacts you will have to get your prescription to the store and they will probably want to speak with your eye doctor's office, but again when you have set up the contact buying online the very first time you will not have to go through this hassle again.

It is recommended that every year you have a new prescription and the companies will let you know when you need to renew your prescription so you can visit the eye doctor and have the information faxed directly to the company.

If you have any questions about these online services you can always give them a call or ask your eye doctor what he or she may recommend. Sometimes an eye doctor will want you to buy directly from them as they are in the business of making money as well as helping people with their eyesight so they may have a negative reaction.

Allaboutvision.com is a one-stop shop of anything about vision problems including information about contact lenses. You will be able to find tips on proper care of your contacts, the different manufacturers available, and the types of contacts available from color, gas permeable, and other disposable contacts.

The great thing about shopping online is the ability to add to the order for what ever your needs. You may be out of contact lens solution or you may need a new contact lens case because the old one if beyond using anymore. Whatever your needs an online store like http://allaboutvision.com is there to make your life simple. For more info see http://www.onlinecontactlenseshelp.com/Buy_Contact_Lenses_Online on Buy Contact Lenses Online.

Contact lenses online is a great timesaving technique and will allow you more freedom to do other things such as the laundry or play with your children. Online shopping is easy and affordable, while you may have to pay shipping costs most discount companies will allow free shipping if you get a year supply or buy contact lens solution along with the contact lenses.

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Contact lenses are prone to be affected by micro organisms and deposits, as with all other materials and if these bad elements are not properly removed, it may result in contaminating the lenses, thereby causing discomfort to the eyes. So, the contact lenses should be regularly cleaned and maintained.

Contact lenses should not be cleaned with ordinary tap water since it contains chemicals, minerals and other particles apart from micro organism that are harmful for the eyes. Even home made saline- even if it is purified and distilled - should not be used for cleaning the contact lenses because it may involve designated amount of pieces of ingredients. Thus, contact lens solution which is specifically intended for this purpose alone must be used.

These solutions are specially designed such that they protect the moisture in the eyes and prevent lenses from dehydration. Most of the solutions are available without the preservatives and contain peroxide, which is good for disinfecting. So a good contact lens solution is the one that suits all types of lenses, enhances the movement of the lenses and is specially formulated to lubricate contact lenses.

The contact lens solution should be capable of removing protein, prevent calcium deposits and also kill germs. The contact lens solution should be such that it lubricates and moistens the lenses thereby relieving the eyes from irritation from the dirt, dryness or smoke, which are all hazardous to the eye. Contact lens solution should be selected to suit people who have sensitive eyes.

Contact lens solution also plays a great part in maintaining the water balance of the lenses. The contact lens solution is available with and without preservatives. To be free from germs, the contact lens solution must be manufactured in highly disinfected environment.

When the contact lenses are taken out of the case for use, the solution should be discarded and when the lenses are placed again, a fresh solution must be used. The contact lens solution must be changed periodically as advised by the medical practitioner. It is mandatory that the contact lens solution is approved by the FDA and manufactured by reputable companies.

The contact lens solution should never be reused. Most of the users of contact lenses top off the liquid, which is adding a little more quantity of the solution to the already existing used solution and this should never be done.  The solution should be changed everyday.

The eyes are far more precious than a bottle of contact lens solution and therefore, there should be no compromise on the quality of the contact lens solution.

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