Contact lenses are small lenses placed on the cornea, the front layer of the eye. They can be used for vision problems such as myopia (inability to see distant objects clearly), hyperopia (inability to see near objects clearly), presbyopia (difficulty seeing near objects after the age of forty) and astigmatism, as well as for cosmetic purposes to change eye color or for therapeutic purposes in corneal injuries.
You Should Always Have an Eye Examination Before Choosing Contact Lenses.
Contact lens fitting begins after evaluating whether the patient’s eye is suitable for contact lenses, as well as the lens type, power, diameter and curvature.
The doctor should also inform the patient about how to insert the lens, how to care for it and how long it can be used.
Contact lenses should provide clear vision and should be able to move slightly with the circulation of tears.
According to their area of use, lenses are classified as spherical contact lenses (preferred for myopia and hyperopia), toric contact lenses (for astigmatism), multifocal contact lenses (for near vision problems after the age of forty), hybrid contact lenses (for astigmatism and keratoconus), and therapeutic contact lenses (used for corneal injuries).
What Should We Pay Attention to When Using Contact Lenses?
You should not sleep with contact lenses. Swimming in the sea or a pool with contact lenses is risky, as it can cause serious infections. If there are complaints such as redness, stinging or discharge in the eye, the lens should be removed and a doctor should be consulted.
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