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.