Infarvision Eye Health Statement
What contact
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Contact Lenses are medical devices and should be prescribed by a qualified Eye Care Practitioner
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Always read instructions carefully before using contact lenses and multipurpose solutions
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Do not wear contact lenses longer than the period recommended by your Eye Care practitioner
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Do not use contact lenses beyond the recommended period prescribed by your Eye Care practitioner
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Contact lens wearers are recommended to have regular eye checkups on a minimum yearly basis
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Consult your Eye Care Practitioner immediately if any eye discomfort occurs during contact lens wear
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Contact Lenses are the perfect solution for people with vision problems
who do not wish to have surgery and do not like the feel and visual appearance
of eyeglasses. Millions of people wear these little disks that fit right
on your eye and give you crisp, clear vision without changing your appearance.
There are also color contact lenses and specialty contacts that can change
your appearance by giving your eyes a new color or different look. The
majority of people are able to wear contacts. However, there are a few
who are not able to due to high amounts of eye infections, extra sensitive
eyes, and other reasons an eye practitioner can explain. No matter what
you chose, you are bound to have some fun with contacts.
The first step in getting contacts is to visit your ophthalmologist or
optometrist. They will measure your eyes and find the right contact to
fit properly and comfortably. For people new to wearing contacts and are
afraid of the thought of touching your eyes, the doctor can even help
you get used to placing the contact lenses in and taking them out. After
some time even the most sensitive of people will be able to do this with
ease. The doctor will also advise you on the different types of contact
lenses and how to properly take care of them and your eyes.
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Disposable Soft Contact Lenses
Disposable Soft Contact Lenses are designed to be worn for a limited
time and then discarded. This is extremely convenient in that the contact
lenses only require a minimal amount of cleaning and disinfection. Disposable
Contact Lenses have a replacement schedule which can range from 1 day
to 3 months depending on how well they are taken care of and the environment
in which they are worn. The most frequently used replacement schedule
is about 2 weeks or 14 days of wear. Daily Wear Disposable Soft Contact
Lenses should be taken out each day and cleaned until the replacement
schedule indicates that they should be discarded. Extended Wear Disposable
Contact Lenses can be worn overnight but should still be cleaned and
disinfected to prevent eye problems such as giant papillary conjunctivitis,
eye infections, irritation and redness, blurred vision and general discomfort.
Disposable Soft Contact Lenses are more comfortable and easy to maintain
because they are used until the replacement time and just thrown away.
This is a significant advantage for most people who wish to wear contact
lenses.
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Daily Wear Soft Contact Lenses
Daily Wear Soft contact Lenses are the most popular type of contact lenses
worn today. That is because they are the safest type of contact lens to
wear. Thanks to easier cleaning and care solutions, as well as some that
can actually be discarded each day, Daily Wear Soft Contact Lenses are
pretty convenient for most people who want to wear contact lenses.
A very healthy and exciting option for soft contact lens wearers is "planned
replacement" or "disposable" soft contact lenses. With
these lenses, you actually only need to take minimal time to clean and
disinfect them each day as you will be replacing them approximately once
each week, or even each day, in which case you never need to clean or
disinfect them. Daily Wear Disposable Contact Lenses are by far the most
convenient since there is virtually no care required and they are the
safest since you will not ever be wearing a dirty or contaminated contact
lens.
Daily Wear Disposable Contact Lenses are a bit more expensive, but are
the best option for many patients. Be sure to ask your eye care practitioner
about Daily Wear Disposable Contact Lenses
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Rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses
Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses are a good option for patients with
more complex or difficult prescriptions or those who require really precise
vision.
Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses are similar to hard contact lenses
but are made of materials that contain silicone and fluorine. These special
formulations of polymer allow the materials to be very permeable to oxygen
and also have surfaces which are less adherent to mucous and protein from
the tear film. Because they are so permeable to oxygen, they tend to be
quite healthy for the cornea. They generally allow more oxygen to pass
through than even soft contacts. They are made of hard plastic that gives
crisp vision and corrects most vision problems. They are custom fabricated
in virtually any shape so that they can be made to fit even the most difficult
and complex corneal .They are durable and have a longer life span than
soft contact lenses. Like hard lenses, they do require some time to get
used to and are not recommended for highly physical activities.
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Extended Wear Contact Lenses
Extended Wear Contact Lenses are a type of contact lens that attempts
to deliver the convenience of being able to see without eyeglasses all
of the time. For many people the ability to get out of bed each morning
and not have to insert their contact lenses is important. This is especially
true if you are moderately or significantly nearsighted and can't even
get to the bathroom without your glasses. For many people the thought
of having to grope around the nightstand for their glasses in order to
get out of bed is not a good feeling. Especially for a mother who must
get out bed in the middle of the night to tend to a sick or crying child,
or simply to get to the washroom.
For these people, as for almost anyone requiring optical correction of
their vision, if the hassle can be eliminated, they are happier to choose
that option. Extended Wear Contact Lenses may offer many people that option.
Extended Wear Contact Lenses soft lenses are made from highly oxygen permeable
hydrophilic polymeric materials. In general they are designed to allow
for longer periods of time , from 7 to 30 days of continuous wear without
removal, cleaning or disinfection. These lenses allow more oxygen to pass
through to the cornea.
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Problem Areas
Wearing contact lenses for a long period of time may cause blurry vision,
pain, and redness due to the lack of oxygen passing through to the cornea.
A lack of oxygen can also change the shape of your cornea and results
in uneven vision. Improper cleaning of contact lenses can result in bacterial
infections which can lead to other eye disease. Thus it is a good rule
of thumb to wear contact lenses for a limited time, clean and disinfect
lenses properly, and schedule routine checkups.
Dry Eyes, is a condition many people face. It is caused when the tears
produced by the eyes lack the moisture, lubrication, and other features
that help keep the eye protected. Dry eyes may also be caused by environment
factors such as weather that irritate the eye and dry up tears. People
with dry eyes often feel discomfort in a variety of forms. People who
have Chronic Dry Eyes are diagnosed by a doctor and usually have a decrease
in the amount of tear production.
Dry Eyes Symptoms
-Discomfort in the eyes
Itchiness
-Redness
-Excessive tearing without relief
-Feeling of presence of foreign object in the eyes
-Discomfort after periods of eye strain like watching TV, reading, computer
use, sewing, etc.
Consult your eye specialist if any of the above symptoms exist.
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Cleaning and Disinfecting Contact Lenses
Whether you are wearing Daily Wear or Extended Wear Contact Lenses or
whether you are discarding them each day or after 2 weeks or more of wear,
it is important to follow your eye care practitioners' instructions regarding
cleaning and disinfection, carefully. By following the "how, what,
why and when" of contact lens cleaning and disinfection, you will
have the best and safest contact lens wearing experience.
Each type of contact lens and care product or solution will have very
specific instruction for how long to rub the lenses to clean them-or not
to rub them at all...how long to soak the lenses, how long to rinse the
lenses and in what type of solution. Follow these instructions carefully.
If you are unsure about any step you should ask your eye care practitioner
to further review and explain them.
Some general guidelines should be followed for all lens types. Always
wash your hands before removing or inserting the lens. Always use quality
lens care products and try to clean lenses as often as possible to remove
buildup. Always follow guidelines in the instructions as to minimal soaking
time before wearing lenses again. Never rinse the lenses with tap water
frequently clean the lens case with solution and replace it at reasonable
intervals. Your eye care practitioner can advise you on how often your
case should be replaced. By following the lens care and cleaning instructions,
you will have a safe and comfortable lens wearing experience.
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