More BrandsCaught in the whirlwind of summer activities, many contact lens wearers tend to neglect proper care and thus place themselves at risk from eye infections. Summer holidays are typically accompanied by disruptions in our daily routines as we often choose a spot away from home to recharge our batteries. For people wearing contact lenses, this change in routine could lead to slacking in the care department, which is not something that they should allow.
It is hardly surprising that summer is the season when eye infections are more likely to occur. For that reason, contact lens wearers should make an extra effort to follow product guidelines and care instructions provided by their practitioners, the Brien Holden Vision Institute in Sydney recommended.
While on holiday away from home, people occasionally sleep with their contact lenses in or allow their hygiene practices to slip, Professor Brien Holden noted. Moreover, summer is the season for swimming and many people overlook a couple of basic rules in that respect, mainly that it is best to wear goggles while swimming with contact lenses in place. If that is not possible for some reason, contact lenses must be disinfected as soon as the swimming exercise is over.
Professor Holden also advises against sleeping with contact lenses in unless an eye care specialist has recommended it. The list of simple and effective measures for minimising the risk of eye infection includes cleaning contact lens cases on a regular basis and washing hands thoroughly before handling lenses, Professor Holden added.
