8 Safety Rules to Follow for Circle Lens Wearers

Circle lenses have been the hot topic lately amongst fashion followers, but the one question that always follows it is are they safe to wear?

Wearing contact lenses can prove to be harmful only if you do not follow the right cleaning and storing procedure advised by the Optometrist. Circle lenses being no exception. These lenses come in various colors including White contacts that blocks out the color of the eye leaving the pupil.

Most circle lenses are made of soft lenses and are much fragile, so proper care should be followed while handling these lenses.

1. Store your lenses in the multi- purpose  solution  provided  with  it  for  at  least  about  6  hours before use.

2. Wash, rinse and dry your hands properly before touching your lenses.

3. Do not hold your lenses using any sharp objects even your nails.

4. Do not use tap water to rinse the lenses. Only use the solution provided with the lenses.

5. Remember to clean and disinfect your lenses after removing. Avoiding this procedure can cause discomfort or even infection in your eye when you wear the lenses the next time.

6. Avoid wearing the lenses while swimming, sleeping or any other activity that might have contact with your eyes for a longer period.

7. Do remember to change your contact lenses before the expiry date.

8. Contact your eye doctor if you feel irritable or discomfort even after you remove your lenses.

All contact lenses, be it circle or other, can be made safe to wear by following the above written eight simple rules.