Mona Lisa Nalujja is a proud mother of sports children. Her teenage daughter is the captain of the swimming team at her school. Unfortunately, after the debilitating migraine attacks, her daughter was recently diagnosed with visual impairment, which required the use of corrective lenses.
The news was received with desperation and frustration as the glasses would definitely have an impact on your athletic lifestyle. "She was devastated, she could not believe that she was going to wear glasses all her life, and we were forced to get a second and third opinion until an optician brought us the good news that she wanted a combination Glasses and contact lenses could decide We felt relieved and they slowly adapted to both, says Nalujja.
How they work
Contact lenses are, according to Dr. med. Anil Agarwal medical devices that are applied directly to the cornea of the eye. Like contact lenses, contact lenses help correct refractive errors and perform this function by increasing or decreasing the focal length of the cornea and lens.
Comfort and efficiency
He points out that contact lenses are effective and practical for people who need vision correction but for one reason or another can not wear glasses.
"I would recommend them to people who can take care of them The main reason why most opticians discourage patients from wearing contact lenses is that they pay a lot of attention to hygiene, which, if left unchecked, can cause infection "Keeping them clean in a dusty environment like this one (Kampala) is a big challenge," says Dr. Agarwal.
According to Dr. Joseph Masajjage give contact lenses more freedom to the user and in some cases expand the field of view due to their sitting position in the curvature of the eye.
They are extremely handy for physically active people like athletes or adventurers who do not have to worry about the fall of their eyeglasses or the effects of fog or raindrops, "says Dr. Masajjage There are different types of contact lenses for various defects.
Types of contacts
Dr. Masajjage revealed that contacts can be classified according to how often they should be changed, for example every day, every two weeks or every month.
They can also be classified according to the different types of refractive errors that correct them.
Standard contact lenses
These correct the myopia. Myopia (myopia) is a condition in which distant objects appear blurry, but near objects are clearly visible.
This occurs when light enters the eye without properly focusing it, which is directly caused by the shape of the eye.
Hyperopia (hyperopia) is the opposite of myopia, where nearby objects appear blurred when light is focused beyond the retina. This condition also uses standard contact lenses, which are available in all modalities.
Multifocal contact lenses
These can correct presbyopia. Presbyopia is an age-related condition that resembles far-sightedness because objects in the foreground look blurry. Presbyopia, however, comes from a different cause. Although farsightedness is due to the deformity of the eye, presbyopia is due to the hardening of the eye lens, which occurs with each with increasing age.
Toric lenses
This type of contact lens corrects astigmatism, a situation that occurs when the eye does not focus the light evenly on the retina due to an irregularly shaped cornea or lens.
Cosmetic contact lenses
You've probably seen your favorite star's eye color change, and you're wondering why. The reason is that they wear colored contact lenses. There are cosmetic contact lenses that can enhance or even change the color of your eyes. This includes "flat" or zero power lenses without magnification. However, as contacts are medical devices, you should speak with a vision specialist before wearing such contact lenses.
Do you want to use eye contacts?
By Gabriel Buule
I have eye contact and find it more comfortable than glasses. However, they should not be used for aesthetic reasons.
Mariah Nakonde
I will only use them if recommended by a specialist.
Fionah Nakinga
And if they are broken! Or, in addition, damaged, it never implies a change in the eyes. My concern is what happens when the eyes get an infection.
Barbara Mawande
cleaning Tips
1. Wash your hands with mild soap before handling the contacts. Make sure you do not have any perfumes, oils or lotions. You can leave a movie in your hands. When they reach their lenses, their eyes may be irritated or their vision blurred.
2. Dry your hands with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3. If using Hairspray, use it before creating contacts. It's also a good idea to keep the nails short and smooth so as not to damage your lenses or scratch your eyes.
4. Make-up after putting on the lenses. Remove it before removing the make-up.
5. Some contacts require special care and products. Always use the disinfectant solution, eye drops and enzyme cleaner recommended by your doctor. Some eye products or eye drops are not safe for contact users.
6. Never pour tap water directly onto the lenses. Even distilled water may contain germs that can cause infection or affect your eyesight.
7. Never put a contact in your mouth to rinse it out.
8. Clean the lens housing with each use. Use a sterile solution. Let air dry. Replace the box every three months.
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disadvantage
Dr. Masajjage points out that while contact lens wearers are just as effective at improving vision as eyeglasses, they may be more prone to eye complications than eyeglasses wearers.
If users do not follow the instructions for care of contact lenses, this can lead to an eye infection, which may even lead to blindness.
"That's why we do not particularly recommend them in Uganda - contact lenses usually attract dust and need to be removed and cleaned several times, increasing the risk of contamination," he says.
Contact lens care
Many people compromise their eyesight due to bad habits when wearing contact lenses. For example, contact lenses should not be exposed to water due to microbes such as Acanthamoeba, which are common in many water sources.
This means that you wash your hands with soap and water and dry well before touching the contact lenses.
This prevents the transmission of germs from the hands to the lenses and thus to the eyes.
With soft contact lenses, water can also change the shape of the lens and possibly damage the cornea. For that reason, contact lens wearers should discard their lenses before bathing, swimming or using a spa, no matter how tempting it is to store them indoors.
While people are choosing to wear disposable lenses for everyday use, many opt for wearing lenses that last longer and should be stored properly when not in use.
As expected, many eye problems are due to bad habits associated with the storage of contact lenses and related products.
Contact lenses should be kept clean if used for several days.
The lenses should be cleaned with a special disinfectant solution for contact lenses and never with water or saliva.
Contact lens containers should be replaced at least every three months.
Attention!
One of the most common recommendations for contact lenses is that users should always follow the advice of their ophthalmologist.
In contrast to glasses, contact lenses are in direct contact with an opening in the human body, which is why many problems can arise from a health perspective.
When used properly, contact lenses can change the user's quality of life. The same can not be said if used improperly. As mentioned above, improper use can lead to infections that can lead to blindness.
history
Although they seem to be a relatively modern invention, rigid plastic contact lenses were made between 1938 and 1940 in the United States.
Soft contact lenses, currently used by approximately 93% of contact lens wearers, were first introduced in 1971.
Contact Lenses: Are They Safe?
For many, contact lenses are a luxury accessory that is usually more expensive than traditional glasses.
The contacts are actually much more. But you'll only know if you have to wear glasses every day of your life. Although they weigh a little, they are a burden and uncomfortable, especially for athletes or even when it is necessary to go to the gym or participate in other physical activities.
Unless they adapt, they slip on and have to be adjusted all the time. In some cases, such as swimming, they can not be used at all. Here contact lenses are useful. But how safe are they?
Opticians do not recommend them quickly, especially if you live or work in a dusty place. In fact, when they accumulate dust, contact lenses can cause eye infections, some mild, some serious.
They should be handled very carefully or avoided. Ultimately, we can only make recommendations that you choose yourself. Choose wisely.
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