Eye Care Tips:  Recently a shocking case has come to light. A 23-year-old American woman lost her eyesight due to swimming while wearing contact lenses (Contact Lens Side Effect in Pool). Let us tell you that during swimming, her eyes got infected due to infection from an amoeba named acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) and due to this the woman lost the vision of her right eye. Now the question arises that what does contact lenses have to do with this whole matter, so let us tell you that most cases of infection from this parasite are seen in those people who wear contact lenses.

Therefore, if you also wear contact lenses, then you must know when you should not wear contact lenses and what things should be kept in mind while wearing contact lenses. Let's find out.

When should contact lenses not be worn?

• While sleeping- Wearing contact lenses while sleeping is very harmful for the eyes. This increases the risk of eye infections.
• Swimming- Wearing contact lenses while swimming can be dangerous for you. Swimming pool or sea water contains bacteria which can cause eye infections.
• While wearing makeup- Wearing contact lenses while wearing makeup can cause irritation and itching in the eyes. Makeup particles can get trapped in the contact lenses and damage the eyes.
• In a dusty environment- Wearing contact lenses in dusty places can cause irritation and itching in the eyes. Dust particles can get trapped in the contact lenses and damage the eyes.
• If there is any kind of infection in the eyes- If you have any kind of infection in your eyes, then you should not wear contact lenses at all. This can increase the infection further.

What things should be kept in mind while wearing contact lenses?

• Before wearing contact lenses, wash and dry your hands thoroughly and then touch the lenses. This reduces the risk of infection.
• To store contact lenses, use only the lens care solution recommended by the doctor. Using spoiled or expired solution can also cause infection.
• Keep the contact lens case clean and change it from time to time to prevent the growth of bacteria.
• Do not wear contact lenses for a long time. Wearing lenses for a long time causes lack of oxygen to the cornea, which can cause damage.
• If the eyes become infected, remove the old lenses and use new ones.
• Do not let water enter your eyes nor touch your eyes with wet or dirty hands.
• Add fresh solution to the lens case every day, and clean the case every three days and dry it in the sun.
• Get your eyes checked regularly by your doctor, so that if there is any problem, it can be detected early.