Andrew Guolette
No, you should not put contact lens solutions directly in your eye while wearing contact lenses. Contact lens solutions are meant for cleaning and storing lenses, not for direct application to the eye. If your eye is feeling dry or irritated while wearing contacts, use lubricating eye drops recommended by your eye care provider.
One can go to Optimax for treatment for contact lens implants. This is for the severe levels of short sight and long sight. It replaces the natural eye lens with contact lens. Optimax does a great treatment.
There is no minimum age requirement for wearing a contact lens. One limitation would be the care and dexterity needed to put the contacts in and take them out, and clean them. Many eye doctors would encourage a contact lens for someone 11 years or older, as long as they are able to use the chemical cleaners safely and are responsible.
When using a pair of hard contact lenses, frequent replacement lenses should be replaced monthly or quarterly. Traditional (reusable) lenses should last six months or longer. It is recommended that they be changed at least once every 8 or 9 months. I have been wearing disposable contact lenses for years. I started out wearing the Durasoft 3 lenses that I replaced once per year. I currently wear Freshlook lenses and replace them every month. I think it is more healthy that way.
A convex or converging lens can fix eyes with long sighted vision. A person who is long sighted cannot focus on near objects which can be corrected by wearing a convex lens.ÊÊ
An infection can be caught from wearing contact lenses that are not clean or sterilized. Similarly, if the contact lenses are left in the eye for too long a period then the eyes may become infected.
Yes, contact lens solution is allowed in checked luggage as long as it is in a container that is 3.4 ounces or less and placed in a clear, quart-sized plastic bag.
Yes, you can bring contact lens solution in your carry-on luggage as long as it is in a container that is 3.4 ounces or less and placed in a clear, quart-sized plastic bag.
Both provide adequate vision correction but contact lenses provide long term benefits. With eyeglasses, the eye experiences strain between itself and the lens of the eyeglasses. With contact lenses, there is no strain because the corrective lens is in contact with the surface of the eye. Devoted contact lens wearers experience little or no worsening in vision in comparison to devoted eyeglass wearers due to this eye strain factor.
Wearing contact lenses for long hours can cause: ❌ Dry eyes – Reduced oxygen supply. ❌ Eye infections – Bacteria buildup. ❌ Corneal ulcers – Serious infections if hygiene is poor. ❌ Irritation & redness – Due to improper lens care. ❌ Allergic reactions – From lens solutions. ❌ Blurred vision – Poor lens maintenance. Switching to LASIK surgery is a long-term solution. Dr. Vikas Thukral provides safe and effective LASIK in Faridabad. Book a consultation at Faridabad Eye Care Centre, Sector 15-A, or call +91-8130220300.
Yes, you can travel with contact lenses. To do so safely, make sure to pack extra lenses, a contact lens case, solution, and glasses as a backup. Remember to wash your hands before handling your lenses, avoid wearing them for long periods, and remove them before sleeping or swimming to prevent eye infections.
Yes, you can bring contact lens solution through TSA security checkpoints as long as it is in a container that is 3.4 ounces or less and is placed in a clear, quart-sized plastic bag.