Directions for use of contact lenses

With the question of Dr. Muhammad Hantira, an honorary assistant professor, ophthalmology department, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia

Provide us with a set of tips that must be taken into account before using contact lenses.

_ How to wear contact lenses:

• Wash your hands well before touching your eyes or contact lenses, to get rid of any contaminants on your hands.

• Stand in front of a mirror to wear the lenses with your hands.

• Put the lens on the index finger of the right hand, then lower the lower eyelid with the middle index finger.

• Put the lens on the white part of the eyes, then move the eye, until the lens settles into the cornea.

• Close your eyes several times, so you can see clearly.

_ Tips for using cosmetic contact lenses:

• Be sure to have high-quality contact lenses.

• Consult an ophthalmologist before using contact lenses, especially since there are some cases with which contact lenses are not suitable, such as dry eyes and chronic allergies.

• Take care of regular, regular cleaning of the lenses with each use of the lens cleaning solution.

• Stick to the specified period for using lenses.

• Always keep away from sources of heat when wearing contact lenses.

• Put the contact lenses on before applying any cosmetics to the skin, so that they do not become infected.

• Do not wear contact lenses during sleep, so as not to expose your eyes to damage.

• Make sure to use lubricant eye drops.

• Do not use colored cosmetic lenses after the expiration date.

Directions for use of contact lenses

د. محمد حنتيرة