Essentially anybody can wear contact lenses, if they are willing to try it. There is an added part of eye exam needed to consider wearing contact lenses. The optometrist will use things like the types of contacts at hand, the way the eye reacts to blinking, how the contact is placed in the eye and the amount of movement the eye makes.
Using your contact lenses incorrectly could seriously ruin the eye or the contact lens. Removing or moving the lens improperly, overly massaging their eyes or other errors can cause some issues in the eyes, particularly if they have a fragile retina. This could possibly trigger a tear, detachment of the retina, result in the lid catching on the contact and trigger a scrape to the eye. Also, poor hygienic techniques put a client in jeopardy for developing serious infections. Washing hands before placing and taking out contact lenses, rinsing the lenses in disinfecting solution regular, and following the appropriate contact lens changing schedule are all components of taking care of the contact lenses and caring for the eyes that use them. Cleanly routines and habits are extremely important to look at throughout an eye exam with someone who wears contact lenses.
There are many contact lens options available to patients depending on their lifestyle, occupation and personal needs, such as physical disabilities or an irregularly shaped cornea. Contact lenses can be divided into two main categories: soft lenses and hard lenses. Hard contacts are more rigid in design. They will not fold over themselves, and can actually break if a fold is attempted. Hard lenses are more durable, easier to clean, and are made from a material that is more breathable as well. Soft contacts are flexible, can be rolled up, and may be harder to work with.
On the other hand, patients often find soft contacts feel more comfortable sooner than the time it takes to adjust to hard contacts. Soft contact lenses are not for everybody: someone with a compromised cornea, for example in the case of keratoconus or a bad surgical experience or injury, may not be a candidate for soft lenses because they will simply conform to the eye's irregular shape, and not offer the vision correction needed. Alternatively, a hard contact can actually lend stability to a cornea.
In addition to a contact lens assessment, optometrists will aid their patients in choosing the best contacts for their eyes and the best ways to wear and care for them.
Using your contact lenses incorrectly could seriously ruin the eye or the contact lens. Removing or moving the lens improperly, overly massaging their eyes or other errors can cause some issues in the eyes, particularly if they have a fragile retina. This could possibly trigger a tear, detachment of the retina, result in the lid catching on the contact and trigger a scrape to the eye. Also, poor hygienic techniques put a client in jeopardy for developing serious infections. Washing hands before placing and taking out contact lenses, rinsing the lenses in disinfecting solution regular, and following the appropriate contact lens changing schedule are all components of taking care of the contact lenses and caring for the eyes that use them. Cleanly routines and habits are extremely important to look at throughout an eye exam with someone who wears contact lenses.
There are many contact lens options available to patients depending on their lifestyle, occupation and personal needs, such as physical disabilities or an irregularly shaped cornea. Contact lenses can be divided into two main categories: soft lenses and hard lenses. Hard contacts are more rigid in design. They will not fold over themselves, and can actually break if a fold is attempted. Hard lenses are more durable, easier to clean, and are made from a material that is more breathable as well. Soft contacts are flexible, can be rolled up, and may be harder to work with.
On the other hand, patients often find soft contacts feel more comfortable sooner than the time it takes to adjust to hard contacts. Soft contact lenses are not for everybody: someone with a compromised cornea, for example in the case of keratoconus or a bad surgical experience or injury, may not be a candidate for soft lenses because they will simply conform to the eye's irregular shape, and not offer the vision correction needed. Alternatively, a hard contact can actually lend stability to a cornea.
In addition to a contact lens assessment, optometrists will aid their patients in choosing the best contacts for their eyes and the best ways to wear and care for them.
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