contact lenses
The contact lenses of both cosmetic and medical types are defined as lenses placed directly on the surface of the eye, either to beautify the eye, change its color, or to correct the defects of eyesight, such as shortness of sight and length, where many people resort to use because of its lightness and low impact on the weather, Gives a broader view of glasses, but many people have difficulty while placing, and are ignorant of the right way, it requires special attention and care to avoid harm to the eye, and this is what we will know you in this article.
Types of contact lenses
- Soft contact lenses: There are many types of lenses, such as soft silicone lenses, daily lenses, colored lenses, enhanced color lenses, and color vision lenses.
- Solid lenses: These lenses allow gases to enter.
- Bifocal lenses: These lenses are used for Torek to consider any corrective, corneal and reconstructive.
How to place contact lenses
- Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the lenses, then thoroughly dry them with paper napkins, preferably not having them.
- Sit in front of a large, fixed mirror to be able to see clearly.
- Place the lens on the finger of the index finger, making sure it is in the right direction and not reversed, by looking at the edges of the lens, and note whether the edges are heading down or upward, but the bottom is upside down, although upwards are in the right direction.
- Lift the upper eyelid to the eye and lift it up by using the other hand, and install it carefully and gently to ensure that it is not moved.
- Pull the lower jaws of the same eye downwards by using a finger from the fingers of the hand that is touched with the lens.
- Move the pregnant finger of the lens towards the eye slowly, cautiously, and steadily, trying to look up, and not focus on the lens.
- Put the lens on the iris and close the eyelid slowly, to help the lens stabilize its proper position, or to place it on the white of the eye gently and quietly if the person can not reach it, leaving it to stick to it, then closing the eyelid and gently massage it with the fingers downwards. Up, left, and right until the lens settles in place.
- Install the lens in the other eye in the same way.
- Remove the lens from the eye in case of discomfort, put it in the inside of the hand, put three drops of it from its solution, and rub it with fingers gently so as not to be injured or scratched, and then re-stick it again.
Tips for care of contact lenses
- Wash your hands thoroughly with water and non-perfumed soap before using or touching the lenses.
- Put a few drops of disinfectant solution on the lens, gently rub it with the toe, and avoid touching the nail to prevent it from being scratched or scratched.
- Change disinfectant solution daily, and every use of lenses.
- Change lenses, cans, and solution monthly.