Common Questions (FAQ)
How do I clean my contact lenses?
Wash your hands to ensure that you don't transfer dirt and germs to your eyes. It’s best to avoid moisturizing soaps, as they really are not good for contact lenses. Make sure you dry your hands with a clean towel. Remove one lens and clean it with the recommended solution. Cleaning removes eye-produced buildup, cosmetics and other debris that impairs lens comfort. Rinse the lens again to remove the loosened debris. Rinsing is a very important step. Place the lens in your clean lens case or lens holder and fill with the appropriate solution for your soaking and disinfecting system. Disinfecting kills microorganisms on the lens.
Do I need to use protein remover?
While cleaning them does remove some protein, it can still build up on your lenses and make them uncomfortable. That's why the longer you wear lenses before replacing them, the more likely you are to need a protein remover. For example, if you wear disposables, you probably won't need one, but if you replace your lenses about once a year, you definitely will. Products for removing protein include enzymatic cleaner and daily protein removal liquids.
What do I do if I suffer eye dryness and irritation?
Use the appropriate eye drops to lubricate your eyes and re-wet your lenses. If you still feel like your eyes are still dry and irritable, contact your optometrist as soon as possible.
What is saline solution?
Saline solution is for rinsing and storing contact lenses. You may also need it for use with enzymatic cleaning tablets or cleaning/disinfecting devices. Never use saline products for cleaning and disinfection.
Things you have to know about your lens care
Never touch solution bottle tips to any surface, including your body: the solution can become contaminated, best to replace it if you do contaminate it. Avoid getting tap water on your contact lenses and accessories, as it can carry a microorganism called Acanthamoeba that causes serious eye infections. While regular contact lens disinfection procedures do kill Acanthamoeba, they typically don't kill its cysts. Remember to always clean your contact lens accessories (lens case, cleaning/disinfecting devices, enzymatic cleaner vials etc) as directed. Lens cases can be rinsed with hot tap water and dried when not in use. Throw out your contact lens case once a month, or as directed, to reduce your risk of infection.
Are contact lenses good for my eyes?
Millions of people use contact lenses as a great option. You must always take the utmost care when putting anything near or in your eyes. By following the care instructions for the lenses you should be fine although you must keep getting your eyes regularly checked by a health professional.
Should I wear contacts when playing sports?
Contact lenses are a great option for sports. Many players of very physical sports such as football wear them. They can improve peripheral awareness and are a comfortable option over glasses in many cases.
Should I sleep in my contact lenses?
It’s not recommended that you sleep in your contact lenses unless told to do so by your health professional.
How do I get use to putting in my contacts?
It can be a little nerve racking the first time you put in your contact lenses.
Try putting a warm drop of water on your finger and “applying” it to your eye as a practice. This will help you develop the technique you need to lay your contact lens in place.
Are contact lenses relatively new?
You would be surprised to learn that in 1508, Leonardo Da Vinci illustrates the actual concept of a contact lens. Then in 1823 an Englishman , Sir John Herschel gave us the concept of a practical lens design. 1887 saw the first manufactured contact lens made from glass that fitted over the entire eye. 1939 saw the first plastic lens and 9 years later in 1948 the first lens to cover the cornea only was made and they keep being improved right up to 2010 when silicon-hydrogel lenses became available. In the USA there are about 34 million contact lenses users and world wide the number tops 100 billion.
Should I always wear contact lenses?
Your eyes should get a break from your contact lenses. It may be hard to leave them out when you get used to wearing them but your eyes need some fresh air! Try making a habit of taking them out when you’re at home having a night in front of the television.
Where can I get opinions and views of other contact lenses?
There are quite a number of related forums available. Generally these forums are listed under beauty and fashion. You can find valuable information about contact lens from
http://www.makeuptalk.com and another of my favorite is http://lensaholics.proboards102.com/index.cgi
Can I order prescription contacts with 2 strengths?
Q: I need two different powers to make up the pair because I have different powers for my left and right eyes. How can I buy 1 pair in two different powers?
A: You would need to order one pack at one strength and another pack at your other requirement. This way you can have your requirements met.
How do I choose contacts for the first time?
There are many people who have never considered or worn either prescription or fun contact lenses. The selection is vast and to start looking great you only have to say “these are for me”!
Firstly you need to check with an eye doctor to make sure your eyes are healthy. It is becoming very popular to choose lenses for lifestyle purposes rather than as an alternative to glasses. Some lenses last a few weeks, some a few days and some are daily disposables. Your eye doctor can give you the very best advice on what will be good for you.
When buying contact lenses anytime make sure you buy RECOGNISED BRANDS! You only have one pair of eyes and we know you want the very best price but if the price is too good to be true it probably is so please make sure your buying quality products.
About shipping
What is my postal office website link?
http://www.qsl.net/w2vtm/postintl.html
Know your choices for eye care in the UK
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/Eyecarecosts.aspx
Know your choices for eye care in the USA
http://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/publications/eyecare.htm
Cool eye facts for kids!
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/humanbody/eyes.html
Ten interesting facts about the human eye!
http://www.ten-facts.com/interesting_facts_about_the_human_eye.html
11 amazing facts and myths about Eyes!
http://news.softpedia.com/news/10-Amazing-Facts-and-Myths-About-Eyes-74813.shtml