Contact Lenses and Healthy Eyes - 12 Rules Every Contact Lens Wearer Should Follow
Do you want to switch to contact lenses from glasses, but you're not sure if contact lenses are safe or if caring for them is too much of a hassle? Or do you wear contacts already and want to make sure that you do the best for your eye health?Taking proper care of your eyes and contact lenses isn't rocket science. Here are 12 simple rules you can follow, to keep your contact lenses and your eyes happy and healthy.
- Modern contact lenses vary in quality; make sure that your doctor prescribes the contact lenses that are healthiest for your eyes. See suggestions on advanced contact lenses
- Clean your lenses every time you handle them (before putting contacts in your eyes and after removing them). Give each lens a gentle 10-15 second rub in solution. The only exception to this rule is color lenses - rinse, but don't rub them; it might damage the color.
- Handle only one lens at a time, so you don't confuse them.
Train yourself to start with ether the right or the left lens.
- When cleaning your lenses don't forget to take care of the lens case as well. Wash it with unperfumed soap and let it dry. Doctors also recommend that you replace your contact lens case every 2 or 3 months.
- Never put your lenses in the same solution twice; replace the solution every time you handle your lenses. Usually you shouldn't use any solution 6 months after the bottle has been opened, and definitely not after the expiry date. Store your contact lenses and solution in a dry, cool place.
The refrigerator door is ideal.
- Soft contact lenses shouldn't be allowed to dry up. The lens should be either in the eye, or in a special solution. If you accidentally let the lens dry up, throw it out, it is no longer good.
- Don't wear contacts if you have got a cold, cold sores or another infection. You don't want any germs to get into your eyes. It is handy to have a pair of glasses for such occasions.
- If you wear make-up, apply your eye make-up after putting your lenses in, and try to use water-based mascara.
Lenses are very sensitive to deodorants and hair sprays, so either spray before you put the lenses in, or close your eyes very tightly while spraying.
- Don't forget to replace your contact lenses on schedule. Daily disposables - every morning, 2-week replacements - every fortnight and so on. A couple of days delay wouldn't make any difference, but wearing 2-week replacements for a month is definitely not healthy for your eyes. See more information about disposable contacts.
- Avoid smoky or dusty rooms; soft contact lenses collect every tiny particle and your eyes will feel uncomfortable.
- If your eyes feel uncomfortable or irritated, take the lens out.
It is possible that something is stuck under it or the lens is torn. If your lens isn't damaged, wash your eye and the lens, and put it back. If the unpleasant sensation doesn't go away, take the lenses out and don't wear them until you can see your optometrist. Damaged lenses should be thrown away, no matter how expensive they are. A torn lens can do serious harm to your eye.
- Don't sleep in your contacts.
Lenses designed as day wear block oxygen flow to your eyes and the eyelid puts extra pressure on the lens, so your eyes would feel terrible after you wake up. The only exception is extended wear lenses, like Focus Night and Day or Acuvue; they are designed for continuous wear and sleep.
Vision for Life Program Helps Thousands Naturally Improve Vision through Vision Therapy: Natural Vision Correction System Attains Phenomenal Success
Vision for Life marks its third successful year of the breakthrough program Vision for Life: A 30-Day Program to Better Eyesight with continuing record sales.
A proven natural alternative to eyeglasses, contacts, intacs, and even Lasik surgery, the Vision for Life program boasts over a 90% success rate in reversing vision problems including nearsightedness, aging vision, astigmatism, and computer eyestrain. Highlighted in publications such as Men's Health Magazine, Vision for Life has ignited an enthusiastic following of thousands of individuals on the path to better eyesight.
This scientifically-recognized program is unique in that it provides the most effective, cutting edge optical exercises and vision techniques for improving, maintaining, and preventing vision problems.
Yes, prevention of eyesight deterioration is possible! Children and teens can use this program along with their parents to prevent vision problems associated with prolonged use of computers,...
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P+S TECHNIK Announces New Mini35 Professional System Accessories
Mountain Lakes, NJ (ContentDesk) November 3, 2005 -- Building on the success of the popular Mini35 Digital Image Converter, P+S Technik is proud to announce a new line of Mini35 professional system accessories.
The new accessories include the Mini35 Breakout Box, Battery Holder, Shoulder Pad and professional viewfinder connections. When used together, the new accessories combine to form one versatile and integrated system.The new Breakout Box is essentially the heart of the Mini35 system. The Breakout Box provides video outputs for high-end, professional viewfinders as well as additional monitoring. In addition, the Breakout Box distributes power to the entire system, including the image converter, camera and accessories, all from one battery.
The Mini35 Battery Holder attaches most high end V-mount or snap-on batteries like Anton Bauer and PAG.
For added versatility, users can take advantage of the Mini35 professional viewfinder connections. Users can now attach...
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Nikon New Digital Camera a Hit with Consumers
(ContentDesk) October 4, 2005 -- Since the Nikon D50 won the Editor's Choice award from PC Mag in August, the votes have been coming in from consumers.
Almost one for one, they are giving this SLR Digital Camera an excellent rating.In a random search of 10 well-known sites sharing customer reviews of photographic equipment, including digital cameras, 8 out of 10 rated the Nikon D50 5 out of 5 or ?excellent'.
Most customers commented on excellent picture quality, ease of use, and comprehensive features.The D50's 6.1 Effective Megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD Image Sensor delivers vivid color and sharp detail with high resolution for great pictures and enlargements. High-quality Nikkor Optics include the new ultracompact and lightweight AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens with a 3x focal length range of 18-55mm (35mm equivalent of 27-82.5mm)....
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Look Into My Eyes - New Webcam Technology
If a new webcam technology from Microsoft get the go-ahead, then instant messaging could get a whole lot more interesting.Currently under development at the Microsoft research labs in Cambridge, England, the new webcam, i2i consists of two lenses, which carefully follows an individual's movement.
Using an exclusively developed algorithm to cleverly blend what each lens is seeing, resulting in the creation of an accurate stereo "cylopean" image.All very technical, but for the 18.5 million people (source Microsoft) who regularly use webcams while they are using instant messengers, i2i means that it will appear as if users are looking into each others eyes. Antonio Criminisi, lead researcher of Microsoft's Machine Learning and Perception Group, said."We were able to come up with an algorithm that was able to take two images and capture a corresponding map in 3D.
Using this powerful technology, we can now synthetically create an image as if the person is looking straight...
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Considerations To Make When Purchasing Contact Lenses Online
Considerations to make when purchasing contact lenses onlineThe FDA wants you to be a wise consumer if you buy contact lenses, an FDA-regulated product, on the Internet, over the phone or by mail. While such purchases are often a convenient and economical way to get lenses, Internet, phone, or mail orders require consumers to exercise some caution. The following questions and answers should help you take simple precautions to make your Internet, phone or mail purchase safe and effective for you.What do I need to consider when buying contact lenses on the Internet, by phone or by mail?
- Is my contact lens prescription current? You should always have a current, correct prescription when you order contact lenses.
- If you have not had a check-up in the last one to two years, you may have problems with your eyes that you are not aware of, or your contact lenses may not correct your vision well.
- The expiration date for your prescription is currently set by your state. ...
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Look Into My Eyes - New Webcam Technology
If a new webcam technology from Microsoft get the go-ahead, then instant messaging could get a whole lot more interesting.Currently under development at the Microsoft research labs in Cambridge, England, the new webcam, i2i consists of two lenses, which carefully follows an individual's movement.
Using an exclusively developed algorithm to cleverly blend what each lens is seeing, resulting in the creation of an accurate stereo "cylopean" image.All very technical, but for the 18.5 million people (source Microsoft) who regularly use webcams while they are using instant messengers, i2i means that it will appear as if users are looking into each others eyes. Antonio Criminisi, lead researcher of Microsoft's Machine Learning and Perception Group, said."We were able to come up with an algorithm that was able to take two images and capture a corresponding map in 3D.
Using this powerful technology, we can now synthetically create an image as if the person is looking straight...
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