When it comes to contact lenses, there are many recommendations that opticians in Sri Lanka will give you to ensure that all risks of eye infection etc. are completely minimized. While the use of contact lenses in Sri Lanka is still a little less than spectacles, they have definitely grown in popularity as the freedom they offer those with visual impairments is so much more than traditional glasses. Keep reading to discover some recommendations for proper use of contact lenses in order to minimize any risks.

Did you know that recent studies have shown that 40-60% of contact lens users do not follow contact lens care instructions properly? By doing this they’re putting their eyes at risk of developing a number of different eye infections and even causing lasting eye damage! While traditional glasses don’t require much effort and care which makes them popular for eye care in Sri Lanka, you cannot afford to not look after your contact lenses with a greater level of care as they can very seriously impair your visual health - temporarily and in the long run too!

All opticians in Sri Lanka keep reminding those that wear contact lenses to wash their hands with soap and water thoroughly and dry them with a clean cloth before handling contact lenses. By doing this simple and rather obvious step you’ll ensure that no germs are transferred from your hands to the lenses and then invariably into your eyes!

Once you buy contact lenses in Sri Lanka you will also be told to avoid exposing your lenses to water as the water contains bacteria and microbes which can cause a serious eye infection! Also, in the case of soft contact lenses, exposure to water can result in the shape of the lens being altered which can cause significant damage to the cornea too. With this in mind, it’s important for contact lens users to remove their contact lenses prior to swimming, showering, getting into a Jacuzzi or anything else that would expose their lenses to water!