At VisionDirect.co.uk our optician Benjamin has put together a list of helpful do’s and don’ts
that everyone should know when it comes to wearing contact lenses. This guide is great for anyone that’s new to
wearing contact lenses; it’s also a helpful reminder to any seasoned contact lens wearer of best practise.
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DO remove your lenses and consult your practitioner if any eye reaction occurs such as pain, redness,
burning sensation, excessive watering, increasingly blurred vision, coloured halos around light sources and /
or sensitivity.
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DO attend your routine follow up appointments - These are essential to monitor the health of your eyes. They also ensure that your current contact lens prescription is accurate and up to date. Symptom-free wear does not necessarily mean that your lenses are not causing undesirable side effects.
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DO comply with your practitioners guide to wearing schedules, frequency and instructions on contact lens solutions, over-wear can have serious consequences.
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DO remove your lenses before going to sleep (unless otherwise advised by your practitioner).
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DO replace lenses if they become torn, damaged, scratched or have any deposits which can't be removed with a cleaning solution.