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What is conjunctivitis?

The conjunctiva is a clear, thin membrane which stretches between your eyelid and your eye. It is what prevents contact lenses from being lost behind a wearers eyeball. Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of this membrane. There are three major types of conjunctivitis: viral, bacterial and allergic. This article will discuss these three types of conjunctivitis and explain how they may be treated.

What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis / how do you diagnose conjunctivitis?

You may have conjunctivitis if you experience any of the following symptoms:

Itchiness Redness Sensitivity to light Swelling of your eyelids

If you experience any of the above symptoms of conjunctivitis you should stop wearing your contact lenses immediately. Wearing contact lenses whilst suffering from conjunctivitis can cause damage to the cornea of your eye so please make sure you don't take any unnecessary risks by continuing to wear your contact lenses.

If you consider any of your symptoms severe you should book an appointment to see your GP / Optician. When you visit your GP / Optician, he / she will carefully examine your eyes and check for swelling or tenderness around your jaw and ears. Your GP / Optician may also take a sample of liquid from your eyes in order to test what types of infection is present.

How do you treat the different forms of conjunctivitis?

Viral conjunctivitis eventually goes away on its own, even if it isn't treated. Your GP / Optician may however prescribe eye drops to help to manage your symptoms. Antihistamine pills may also help to relieve the itchiness. Viral conjunctivitis usually gets worse for around a week after the first symptoms. It usually gets better after between ten days and a month.

Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated with antibiotic eye drops. These eye-drops help to wash your eyes gently. Bacterial conjunctivitis normally improves in less than two days after antibiotic eye-drops are first used. If after three days of applying antibiotic drops to your eyes the conjunctivitis has not cleared up then you should book an appointment with your GP / Optician.

Allergic conjunctivitis should be treated by first ensuring you are no longer exposed to the allergen. Once this is achieved, the symptoms should reduce naturally. Antihistamine tablets or certain eye drops may sometimes be prescribed to speed up the process.

Is there anything I can do to reduce the chances of getting conjunctivitis?

There are a few precautionary steps that contact lens wearers can take to reduce the chances of getting conjunctivitis. Please always:

Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly Avoid excessively rubbing your eyes Avoid sharing eye makeup or cosmetics Do not share towels or washcloths with others

By following the advice above you should reduce the risk of catching conjunctivitis. However, if you do think you are suffering from conjunctivitis and it is not clearing up then it is essential that you stop wearing your contact lenses and visit your GP / Optician.

Contact lenses can give you better vision than glasses but if you don't care for them properly you may not only impair the way you see through them but you could also harm the health of your eyes. That's why it is critical that you develop proper care habits when it comes to your contact lenses.

First and foremost, you should follow the guidelines for the type of contacts you wear. Different makes of contacts have different procedures for cleaning and storing and you need to care for them per the manufacturers instruction. Improper care can result in uncomfortable contacts and could also ruin your contact lenses or harm your eye.

When it comes to your eyesight you need to take every precaution to protect them but many contact lens wearers are lax in this area. Proper cleaning is important and you should use the solutions suggested by the manufacturer and not plain water. Water and homemade saline solutions can contain micro-organisms, chlorine and other minerals that can damage the lens and harm your eyes.

Your eyes are very sensitive and can easily become infected when you do not clean your lenses properly. The lens develops a build up of deposits that can irritate the eye. Lens cleaning solutions will break down the deposits and disinfect the lens.

Unless you are wearing disposable lenses you must clean your contacts after every wear. Use an appropriate lens case for storage and clean the case and allow to air dry between uses.

Do you try to extend the wearing of your contacts? You should refrain from doing this as it can cause discomfort. Some contacts are meant to be thrown out after one day of wear. Others can be worn for a week or a month without removing them in between. Most require removal and cleaning every day. It is important to know the schedule your contacts are intended for to prevent problems with your eyes.

Removing your contacts can be a chore at the end of the day but it is important to remove them properly. When you remove or insert your contacts be sure to handle them with clean, dry hands. Avoid washing your hands with soaps containing perfumes or oils and don't allow sunscreen, hand cream or nail polish remover to come in contact with them.

If your eyes are dry and irritated you can also use eye drops to remoisten your contacts while wearing them rather than trying to take them out. In fact, if your eyes do feel dry and the contact is sticking try to remoisten your contacts before attempting to remove them.

If you wear makeup you should insert the contacts before applying cosmetics and remove them before washing cosmetics off. Powders and sprays can irritate contact lens wearers so be careful when applying powdery shadows or hair spray when wearing contact lens.

If your eyes do become irritated when wearing your contacts do not rub them! This can be very harmful to the lens or your eye. If it is not comfortable to wear them, simply remove them and clean them in cleaning solution before putting them in again. Sometimes it is best to wait a day or two before trying to put them back in. Make sure you store them properly during this time.

Your vision is pretty important so you want to take care to protect it from harm. This means seeing your eye doctor regularly and following his directions for care. If you do think you've injured or infected your eye do not wear your contacts until you have been seen by an eye care specialist.

If we are wearing contact lens, the chances are that the contacts will get dry for only a few hours after we have worn it. Besides that, at night, when we have finish wearing it, we need to clean it and store it in the right way to maintain the lasting of our contact lens.

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.

The goal is to produce lenses that you can wear all day long without any danger or discomfort to your eyes. Contact lens quality has seriously improved over the last few years. See how modern contact lenses can help your eyes to feel and see better.

30 days wear contact lenses

How would you like to put your contact lenses in your eyes in the morning and not worrying about them for the next 30 days? Sounds almost too good to be true, but there are contacts that you can safely wear for a month.

Most contact lenses can be worn for no longer than 8-10 hours in a row because the lens blocks the flow of oxygen to your eyes. This can cause irritation and promote bacterial infection.

However, the new generation of lenses, made from a different material (silicone hydrogel lenses), have much higher oxygen permeability. For example, Focus Day and Night lets through 6 times more oxygen than conventional contacts. With more oxygen reaching your eyes, wearing contact lenses for 30 days becomes a safe option.

There are two lenses that are FDA approved for continuous wear for up to 30 days - Focus Night and Day by Ciba Vision and Pure Vision by Bausch & Lomb.

The downside of extended wear contacts is that if you live or work in a dusty or smoky environment, tiny particles will get into your eyes, so the lenses won't feel comfortable for several days.

Many people are talking about LASIK this and LASIK that, but you don't understand what LASIK is? If you are wearing contact lenses or glasses, probably you might be interested in LASIK. LASIK is an acronym for Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. It is a type of eye surgery to reshape cornea and improve your visual acuity. With LASIK eye surgery, many people have achieved better vision without having to wear glasses or contact lenses.

LASIK eye surgery uses laser beams to remove the corneal tissue without disturbing nearby cells. Before that, a hinged corneal flap is created with microkeratome blade or laser (IntraLase method) and after the underlying corneal tissue has been removed, the corneal flap is repositioned. The flap will stick to the underlying cornea on its own and heals quickly. It is a painless procedure because the LASIK surgeon will use anesthetic eye drops to numb your eye. You may feel a little uncomfortable because your eyelids are secured with a small instrument to keep your eye wide open during the LASIK eye surgery.

LASIK eye surgery has been the most popular eye surgery these days because the cornea healing with LASIK procedure is faster and less painful than other eye surgeries, such as PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy). It has been performed on more than one million people in the world. In the United States, the practice of LASIK surgery is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including the approval of all medical devices used for the procedure, especially the lasers used for LASIK. However, FDS does not have the authority to set the price for LASIK, recommend any LASIK surgeons or clinics or laser centers or provide ratings of lasers approved for the LASIK procedure.

However, not every eye problems can be treated with LASIK eye surgery. LASIK eye surgery is for people with common vision problems as follows: - Nearsightedness (myopia)

People who are near-sighted are only able to clearly see things near them and things that are far away may seem blur to them. - Farsightedness (hyperopia)

People who are far-sighted cannot see near things clearly but able to see clearly things that are far away. - Astigmatism

People with astigmatism are difficult to see things clearly at any distance because of irregularities in the cornea or the lens of the eye.

It can also treat people with a combination of above problems, such as myopia and astigmatism or hyperopia and astigmatism.

LASIK cannot correct or prevent presbyopia, which is a type of vision problem in people at the age of 40 or older. This means that if you have had LASIK surgery, you still have to wear bifocal glasses when you already have presbyopia.

So, if you are really interested in LASIK to eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, consult with your doctor to determine if you are eligible for LASIK or not and make sure you know the risks and complications that LASIK eye surgery may cause. Comprehensive eye examinations, using a number of medical equipments will be taken and a few questions will be asked before you can undergo LASIK.

Contact lenses have increased dramatically in popularity over the last couple of years. This is due to a number of factors. First of all, prices have continued to come down so that contact lenses are cheaper and more affordable now than they have ever been in the past. People have also become more accustomed to wearing contact lenses so more and more people are willing to give them a try. While there was a time when many people would not even consider wearing contact lenses because they did not like the idea of putting something like that directly into their eye, those days have now gone. Contact lenses are also safer and more comfortable now than they have been in the past due to improvements in technology and procedures used in making and distributing the contact lenses.

Wearing contact lenses has a number of advantages over simply wearing glasses. You cannot lose your contacts as easily, they are less likely to break and many people find them more comfortable than glasses. Particularly if you are playing sports or will be doing very physical activities such as hiking, then contacts have major advantages. As well as this, many people wear contact lenses for cosmetic reasons as they prefer how they look without glasses. This may lead some people to wear contact lenses all the time, or just for particular activities such as going on a date or going out at night.

There are certain issues you should be aware of however, if you are going to wear contact lenses. There are many infections and irritations that occur in people's eyes that may be due at least partially to wearing contact lenses. However, most of these can be avoided by taking a few simple precautions and making sure that you take proper care of your eyes.

Most contact lenses are for a specific period, some are for twenty four hours, some are for a week and some are for a month or more. You should never wear your contacts for longer than they are designed for, and even if your contacts are supposed to be for constant use, it is important to give your eyes a break to avoid over wear.

You should also be careful to practice good lens hygiene. This includes keeping your contact lenses in the proper solution for storage, and only touching them and taking them out when necessary, and with clean hands.

Most people know that contact lenses are corrective devices that fit over the cornea of the eye to affect vision correction, but how many truly understand how they actually work?

Indeed, the actual process is as fascinating as it is complex.

Contact lenses in action

One of the more pressing questions in regards to how contact lenses work is how they manage to stay on the eye. There is a dual action that occurs with this process. The first aspect is the seating on the cornea. With soft contacts, the flexible material of the lens folds gently over the rounded cornea. The same process occurs with hard contacts only the actual contact with the cornea is not as close or as sealed as with hydrogels.

Once seated over the cornea our own natural teas and blinking motions helps keep the lens in place. Tears and blinking also keep common every day objects like dust and particles from landing on the contacts themselves. With repeated cleansing via lens specific eye drops, wear should be comfortable all day long.

Vision correction

So, how do contact lenses help improve an individual's sight? The answer to this question depends on the type of prescription the individual has. For instance, a person with astigmatism may use toric contact lenses. Toric contact lenses work by staying seated in the eye as opposed to moving around like normal lenses do. It also is a little heavier at the 'bottom' than other contact lenses so that the prescriptions align perfectly each time. This in turn helps correct the shape of the cornea which is off a bit in people with astigmatism.

The lens has two prescriptions in it (to cure near or farsightedness). The dual prescription will bend the light coming into the eye in such a way that it resolves the fuzziness that people with this particular corneal abnormality have.

For myopics (nearsighted individuals) the contact lenses will have a different shape, being thinner in the middle and thickening on the outer edges. Farsighted folks will get a lens that is thicker in the middle and thinner on the outer edges. These designs capture and retain light in different ways. Since vision has a lot to do with how the outer and inner workings of the eye responds to light, this is very significant.

That is why it is very important to follow the direction of usage when you wear contacts. For example, daily wear contacts may not be as durable as weekly or monthly ones. If you try to wear dailies for the same duration of weekly you may not be getting the full potential of your prescription as the shape of the contact lens has dramatically altered.

Follow instructions and you will always get the full benefits that come from wearing contact lenses.

Getting an all important eye exam

Of course, no contact lens in the world will work properly unless you have an optometrist or ophthalmologist evaluate your eyes so you can get the appropriate prescription. These eye specialists will perform a battery of diagnostic tests that will give them some indication of how well you eye functions under certain circumstances.

Once determining what is needed to correct your vision the doctor will assign a prescription to you that may or may not change over time. This is why annual exams are necessary, especially since sight degradation can be halted or even reversed with routine care.

Contact lenses are amazing creations and the way they work may not be as important as how we implement them in our daily lives.

When it comes to understanding the problems associated with your vision problems however, self diagnosis is not an option. There are many serious eye disorders that are mimicked by more innocuous ones. Don't take chances with your sight-see a professional right way to determine what your and your eyes will need to be healthy and function at full capacity.

If you are considering LASIK eye surgery, simply being optimistic about the results does not make the possible complications disappear. However, there are very real complications, and to be an informed consumer, you must be an informed patient.

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This kind of laser eye surgery has helped hundreds of thousands of people, but what the doctors gloss over are the percentage of patients who experience complications. Patients may lose ability to see in low-contrast situations (such as at night or in the fog), may be over- or under-treated, may develop dry eye syndrome, the results may diminish over time, and a small percentage of patients lose partial or full vision. Because this is a new technology (the first laser eye surgery procedure was approved in 1998), the long term effectiveness of LASIK is not known, and many doctors do not have adequate training in the machinery.

Before making the decision to go through with eye surgery, you should research and understand the problems that can occur and the procedure. There are many ways to do this, including going on-line or calling your doctor. Records of bad LASIK eye surgery and studies of surgical vision correction are easily available and may help you to make the decision.

Consulting a doctor may also be useful, but also be aware that some doctors are interested only in the money they receive. If you want more reliable, more unbiased, sources speak with relatives and friends that have undergone this kind of eye surgery. People you know will be happy to share with you both the problems and the successes.

What Can Go Wrong?

The consequences of a bad LASIK eye surgery can be very serious, devastating, and difficult to live with. One of the most serious consequences is the complete loss of eye sight. One wrong move made by the doctor and or faulty equipment can leave you with worse vision than when you arrived at the doctor's office. Also, infection or other post-operative complications can lead to loss of eye sight.

Change in shape of the cornea is another serious complication that can occur which has implications on receiving and wearing contact lenses. If after the surgery the cornea is oddly shaped, you may have problems finding contacts that will fit. If this happens, special contacts, which will much more expensive than the average lens, would be required. A bad LASIK eye surgery can also result in constant burning and irritation, which may be treated with eye drops. However, if your doctor does not thoroughly explain the risks involved, find a new doctor!

Even if this type of eye surgery is widely used, and--if successful--can be beneficial, there is no guarantee you will not have a bad LASIK eye surgery experience, and the effects can be devastating and life-long.

Contact lenses are often touted as being far better than glasses and in many ways they are. However, it's a good idea, like anything, to know enough about contact lenses before buying them to make an educated decision.

Types of Contacts

There are three main types of contact lenses, hard, soft and disposable. Hard contact lenses are rigid and can be more irritating to the eye, but they do last a lot longer, up to three years. Soft contact lenses are easier on the eye and can be worn for longer periods of time. They are usually replaced after a year or so of use. Disposable contact lenses are becoming very popular these days, since you can just use them and dump them. These are the cheapest types of lenses, but they are usually not specifically made for your eyes, which can cause issues.

In addition to disposable contacts, you can get 1 week or even 1 month contacts which are designed to stay in your eye for longer periods of time, but need to be tossed afterwards. Many people prefer disposable contact lenses because they eliminate the need for cleaning and saline solutions, etc. which can get confusing and messy, not to mention they are rather time consuming.

Your eye care professional is the best person to help you choose the right type of contact lenses for you. Different eye conditions require different types of contact prescriptions which may only be available in one type of contact. Also, your daily activities may dictate the need for a specific type of contact lens.

Wear and Care of Contact Lenses

Many people find that the first few times putting their new contact lenses in is a bit scary. You need to overcome the natural instinct to keep foreign objects out of your eye in order to insert them and this is more difficult for some people than for others. Usually this is just something you have to do a few times in order to get over it.

There are other issues with wearing contact lenses. For example, you shouldn't wear them in the pool or while showering, since they could be flushed out of your eyes or get water trapped behind them. Water that has chlorine in it is particularly irritating, but even regular tap water can contain bacteria that can be caught behind the contact lens and cause an infection. The easiest way to prevent problems like this is to simply remove your contacts while you shower or swim.

Looking after your contacts can be simple or complicated, depending on what type you use. Disposable contact lenses don't require any cleaning, you simply toss them when you are finished using them. Other, reusable contacts will need more care. You will have to soak them in a cleaning solution and rinse with saline. In some cases, more drastic measures need to be taken to remove protein or calcium deposits, including special tablets that dissolve in the regular cleaning solution. If your eyes are sensitive, you may have to experiment with various brands of cleaning solution to find one that doesn't irritate your eyes.

Contact lenses offer a freedom from glasses, but they aren't completely hassle free. Knowing what to expect is the best way to make a good decision as to whether contact lenses are for you or not. Talk to your eye care professional as well to get more information, since he or she will know your specific case and is in a good position to recommend the type of contacts necessary.