Jasmin Bhasin is suffering from temporary blindness due to an eye infection caused by contact lenses. Tap to know the top five mistakes that should be avoided while using contact lenses.
WEARING LENSES WITH DIRTY HANDS
Contact lenses should be handled with hygiene. Wearing them with dirty hands can increase the risk of eye infections.
NEVER SLEEP WITH LENSES
You should never sleep with contact lenses as they can block oxygen supply to the cornea, which can result in temporary and permanent blindness.
EYE ALLERGY
If you are suffering from any kind of eye allergy or using any eye drops, avoid using contact lenses because they can worsen the situation.
NEVER Swim with Lenses
Try to avoid swimming with contact lenses in ponds, pools, lakes, etc., because water has microorganisms that increase the risk of eye infection.
WEARING CONTACT LENSES FOR TOO LONG
Wearing contact lenses for longer periods can increase the risk of blindness as they restrict oxygen supply to the cornea.
AVOID EYE MAKEUP
You should never apply eye makeup after wearing contact lenses as it can infect your eyes and can result in irritation or redness.
EXPERT
Dr Ajay Sharma, Ophthalmologist and Chief Medical Director, of EyeQ, shared these common mistakes that should be avoided while using contact lenses.
CONCLUSION
Avoid these mistakes while wearing contact lenses. Consult an ophthalmologist for personalised advice.