How to Take Care of Eye Health While Using Contact Lenses?
Here are some tips for contact lens wearers:
- Wash your hands before wearing contact lenses
- Clean your lenses regularly: Use a recommended contact lens solution to clean your lenses. Disinfecting solution removes any dirt or debris that may have accumulated on them.
- Replace your lenses as recommended. Depending on the type of contact lenses you use, they may need to be replaced daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Follow your eye care professional’s instructions for how often to replace your lenses for your corneal surface’s health.
- Avoid wearing your lenses for too long. Depending on the type of contact lenses you use, they may be suitable for either daily wear or extended wear. If you have daily wear lenses, be sure to remove them before sleeping to prevent dry eye and blurred vision. If you have extended-wear lenses, follow your eye care provider’s instructions for how long you should wear them continuously.
- Avoid wearing your lenses in tap water. Contact lenses should not be worn while swimming or bathing. Water introduces bacteria to the eyes and increases the risk of ocular infection.
- Attend regular eye exams: Even if you don’t have any problems with your vision, it’s important to attend regular eye exams with your eye doctor.
What are Accessibility Guidelines for Reading with Contact Lenses?
It is important to pay attention to your eye care when you are using contact lenses to as not to damage your cornea and prevent losing your eyes’ functionality.
- Ensure proper lighting: Good lighting is essential for comfortable reading. Make sure the room is well-lit and use a lamp or light source that does not create a glare on your contact lenses.
- Take breaks: If you are reading for an extended period, take breaks every 20-30 minutes to give your eyes a rest.
- Blink frequently: When we read, we tend to blink less often, which causes dry eye and discomfort for contact lens wearers.
- Use eye drops: If your eyes feel dry or irritated while reading, consider using lubricating eye drops designed for contact lens wearers. This helps keep your eyes moist and comfortable.
- Adjust font size: If you find yourself squinting or straining to read, adjust the font size on your device or book. Increasing the font size makes reading easier for your eyes.
- Use a blue light filter: Many devices now offer a blue light filter option, which reduces eye strain and fatigue when reading for extended periods.
- Follow your optometrist’s instructions: Always follow the instructions provided by your optometrist regarding the use and care of your contact lenses.
What is Accessibility?
The goal of accessibility is to ensure inclusive and equitable access for everyone. Here are the three types of accessibility:
- Physical accessibility is about buildings, transportation systems, and public spaces accessible for people with disabilities.
- Digital accessibility is about websites, software, and other digital content accessible for people with learning disabilities.
- Communication accessibility ensures communication is accessible for people with disabilities.
- Digital accessibility is designing digital content, applications, and tools for people with disabilities.
- Digital accessibility is creating equal access to digital content and applications for everyone.
- Digital accessibility is making digital content accessible for people with physical disabilities and visual impairments.
Here are some facts about contact lenses:
- Contact lenses are thin lenses placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct vision problems.
- Contact lenses are made from soft, flexible plastics or rigid gas-permeable materials.
- Contact lenses require proper cleaning and care to maintain hygiene and prevent eye infections.
- Many types of hard contact lenses are available in bifocals, and there are also multifocal contact lenses.
- Fitting requires special training and expertise and is typically done by an optometrist or ophthalmologist after an eye exam.
