Contact lens wearing is a very popular way to correct vision besides the good old glasses and LASIK surgery. One can achieve the ditch the glasses look immediately. But eye infections and its complications including blindness are very common among wearers. So what should we do to protect our eyes?
CDC has extensive resources regarding contact lens health here. I have summarised the recommendations.
Good habits
1. Wash with soap and dry hands before touching the lens- get rid the germs on hands
2. No sleeping with lens on-overnight wear risks microbial keratitis
3. No water contact with lens on including swimming, using hot tub, showering- Acanthamoeba in water can cause keratitis
Contact lens
1. Rub and rinse with contact lens disinfecting solution only- best way to remove deposits and germs
2. Never store lens in water- Acanthamoeba keratitis can cause blindness!
3. Replace the lens as recommended- for optimal vision and comfort
Contact lens case
1. Rub and rinse with contact lens disinfecting solution only
2. Empty and dry with clean tissue
3. Store upside down with caps off
4. Replace every 3 months
Contact lens solution
1. Don't mix used and fresh solution- biofilms can form
2. Use only the correct type of solution- some lens can interact with certain solutions
Lastly, don't forget to see your eye doctors at least annually for examination.
Besides the conventional clear lens, coloured lens are becoming trendy as one can change the color of the iris and makes the pupils appear larger, a much coveted feature in a pair of beautiful eyes.
Wearing coloured lens are safe, provided the quality of the lens are good. In other words, there's no increased risks of eye infection with coloured lens if wearers follow the tips I explained above.
Barbie Eyesland is an online store which offers 100% authentic contact lens brands, mainly coloured lens to create those lovely Barbie doll looking like eyes. Because they have no physical store with the related overhead expenses so the price is much cheaper. But this does not compromise the quality of their products.
The great news is the lens are made by Barbie Eyesland itself! Quality assured. Made in Malaysia and proudly Malaysian. The lens can be worn for 3 months at 8 hours a day. The range of colors include various shades of black, brown, grey, olive green and blue. Shades that complement Asian facial features well.
Once purchased, it takes 1-3 days to receive the products and around 5 days to reach Singapore. It's very convenient. There's no shipping fee in Malaysia as well.
Would I recommend Barbie Eyesland?
I'm wearing icy grey 16mm lens here.
It's lightly tinted so it provides a natural look. The other advantage is that it's not too opaque which may obscure the vision. I love how my eyes did not become dry after wearing it the whole day.
I would suggest first time wearers to get a prescription at their optometrists first. Try clear lens first to get a hang of how to wear contact lens. Subsequently, enjoy wearing the aesthetic coloured lens from Barbie Eyesland at a fraction of the price.
The power of the lens range from 0-800. So those who falls out of the range need to consider other brands.
Those who are interested, these are the links.
4 comments:
Amar pakai dua-dua, contact lens and cermin mata sebab mudah depends on situation
Saya pun..tapi karang maternity leave jarang kluar. Malas pakai contacts
teringin nk pakai lens tapi I takut, haha xD
Klau dah biasa ok jer. Follow my tips :)
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