what to do when you start wearing contact lenses
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A person’s vision is important and yet is often taken for granted. Millions of Americans suffer from different optical ailments but are still reticent to wear glasses. Maintaining a personal image is important to us when we’re out in public. At one time, all that was available to correct vision ailments was glasses or uncomfortable contacts. Thankfully, this has changed.TRANSCRIPT
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Millions of Americans suffer from
different optical ailments but
are still reticent to wear glasses.
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents
From Glasses to Contact LensesFrom Glasses to Contact LensesFrom Glasses to Contact Lenses....1
The Joy of Daily Contact LensesThe Joy of Daily Contact LensesThe Joy of Daily Contact Lenses.....6
Spotting Presbyopia SymptomsSpotting Presbyopia SymptomsSpotting Presbyopia Symptoms.....11
A person’s vision is important and yet is
often taken for granted. Millions of
Americans suffer from different optical
ailments but are still reticent to wear
glasses. Maintaining a personal image is
important to us when we’re out in public.
At one time, all that was available to correct vision ailments was
glasses or uncomfortable contacts. Thankfully, this has changed.
Today daily contacts are widely available to provide comfort and
style for all those with less than perfect vision. Regardless of what
type of contact lenses you wear, knowing when you need them,
how to insert them and how to clean them is vital if you want your
lenses to give you the clear eyesight you deserve.
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Comfortable contact lenses
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There comes a time when we realize our
eyes are not what they once were and
assistance is required in order to see
objects more clearly. If you have already
reached that stage, are wearing glasses and
would like a change, make sure to
schedule a visit to your optician. These days there are a variety of
daily contact lenses to address a variety of optical problems.
Believe it or not, there are some people whose eyes are simply not
suited for contacts so it is essential to have a thorough eye exam.
Your optician will then choose a suitable pair of lenses for you. He
or she will also demonstrate how to clean them. It is a normal
practice to wear the lenses for a week as part of a trial period to
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Great variety of contact lenses
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See if they are a good fit. Once this has
been determined, you are likely to receive
three or more months’ supply.
Before you insert your contact lenses, it is
vital to wash your hands in warm water
and soap and dry them thoroughly. This is
to ensure that no bacteria get onto the lenses. Check the lenses
before placing them in your eyes to ensure they are not damaged or
broken. Make sure they are positioned with the correct side up.
Then while holding your upper eyelid to stop any blinking, place
the lens on your eye. Then position the second lens on your other
eye.
When removing your lenses, wash your hands first. Then make
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Check lenses before you use them
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sure the lens is positioned in the middle of
your eye. Pull down your eyelid and use
your forefinger and thumb to extract the
lens. It is important never to wash the
lenses in water.
If you are using daily contact lenses,
there is no need to worry about storage as they will be discarded
after one use. Lenses designed to last longer, however, must be
cleaned with the solution that accompanied the lenses. Each lens
should be rinsed thoroughly and placed carefully in its case which
should also be filled with solution in order to disinfect the lenses.
When the time comes to re-use the lenses, clean out the case and
allow it to dry in the air.
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Take care of your lenses with
specific products
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Making the transition from wearing glasses or nothing at all to
contact lenses is not easy but your eyes will acclimate after a short
period of time. Whether you are suffering from astigmatism or
presbyopia, a pair of contacts can relieve that irritating blur and
allow you to see the beauty that lies before you.
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From Glasses to Contact LensesFrom Glasses to Contact LensesFrom Glasses to Contact Lenses
While traditional glasses perform a great
service for those with less than perfect
vision, they are often be poorly designed
and cumbersome. Despite the fact that
glasses now have thinner rims which
makes them lighter and more attractive,
few are as attractive as wearing none at all. So, it’s no surprise that
the desire for contacts is growing among a significant portion of the
population. For years, the only alternative to glasses was a pair of
contact lenses that could be worn all day and needed to be cleaned
at night. While this took care of matters for those wishing to be rid
of glasses, having to rinse the lenses constantly was a burden and
losing a contact was far too easy and costly. Daily contact lenses
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You can wear contact lenses while
practicing your favorite sport
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are a welcome alternative. With so many
options available and the overwhelming
benefits of disposable lenses, it is no
wonder millions of Americans are actively
seeking them out.
Having such a vast array of contact lenses
available is both positive and negative. Obviously, it is wonderful
to have choices but the sheer number of lenses available make it
challenging to select the right ones. Unlike the purchase of shirts or
slacks, it is vital to buy the right lenses otherwise you could cause
lasting damage to your eyes. Clearly, you need to visit your
optician to determine if you suffer from astigmatism, presbyopia,
farsightedness, nearsightedness or any other problem. There are
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Vast array of contact lenses
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lenses available specifically designed for
each of these conditions.
Regular lenses can be expensive and they
are easy to lose during the cleaning
process. Daily contact lenses eliminate
this problem as they are inexpensive,
plentiful and still ensure you have great vision. They are also ideal
for individuals wearing contacts for the first time. Simply buy
enough lenses for a week or two as a test. If you don’t like wearing
them, no significant damage is done to your bank balance. It is also
much easier for a beginner to toss old lenses in the trash rather than
learn the whole process of rinsing them in special solution and
placing them carefully in a specific container.
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Test your contacts
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The many benefits of disposable contact
lenses make them the obvious choice for
those wishing to switch from eye glasses.
Contact lenses are often very fragile and
easily cracked or ripped. If you are
wearing a pair of regular lenses at work
and they get lost or damaged you’re stuck with faulty vision until
you get home. Disposable lenses are available in packs of various
sizes so you should be able to carry a spare pair or two with you.
The entire package is custom made to fit your eyes so instead of
having to visit the optician to get a new pair fitted, all you need to
do is renew your prescription and carry on with your day.
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Visit the optician to get a
prescription
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Daily contact lenses allow those with optical problems to live their
life in the same manner as the did before they needed help with
their vision. Modern lenses are becoming so comfortable that
wearers often forget they have them in their eyes. Disposable lenses
are inexpensive, convenient and there is a huge selection to choose
from.
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Presbyopia is an incredibly common
problem among Americans today. More
than one in four people suffer from some
form of it. Those who complain of this
issue are unable to see things close up and
often have to hold items at arm’s length in
order to get a clearer view. This condition worsens with age and
can develop in anyone. While other ailments concerning the eye
like astigmatism involve the shape of the eye, Presbyopia occurs
because the flexibility of the eye reduces with age. Although people
who are approaching retirement age often suffer from this problem,
it can occur in people who are only in their 40’s. Other symptoms
related to this problem include an inability to focus, squinting and
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Presbyopia occurs because the
flexibility of the eye reduces with
age
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headaches.
The onset of symptoms often creep ups
slowly, seemingly without prior warning.
But there are a number of early signs that
may suggest you have Presbyopia. For
example, if you find you are holding a
newspaper or restaurant menu at arm’s length, it is a clear sign that
your eyesight is starting to wane. Of course, this is an obvious
example of discovering you have visual problems. There are a
variety of other symptoms that may seem innocuous or unrelated at
first; but are, in actual fact, sure signs of optical issues.
You may start to suffer headaches but ignore them in the belief that
they are just related to fatigue or stress. The fact is that straining to
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Don’t ignore headaches
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read items often causes headaches and a
sense of tiredness. Another common
complaint among those with this problem
is that headaches start to manifest after
completing specific tasks like writing,
knitting, or any activity that requires close
concentration on a specific object. A person will squint and focus
extremely hard on the task at hand and yet may not notice the
strain.
A quick test to determine if you have poor vision is to try on a pair
of non-prescription reading glasses in a pharmacy. Bring a book
with you and start reading. If you are able to read normally with the
glasses then this is a sure sign you have Presbyopia.
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Make the reading test today
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Once you have been diagnosed with this
problem there is no course of treatment to
completely return your eyes to their
original healthy state. This problem is a
normal result of aging. There is no way to
halt it without halting the aging process
itself.
In order to ensure your vision remains at a functional level, try a
pair of reading glasses or contact lenses. LASIK surgery which
involves lasers is an extreme method of trying to correct your
eyesight and often those who have undergone this procedure find
they still need lenses or glasses afterwards.
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Presbyopia worsens with age
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