Are coloured contact lenses safe?
There's a lot of scary coloured contact lenses stories, especially around Halloween time: spooky tales of eye inflammation, irritation or worse. But don't let that put you off! The coloured contact lenses available at Vision Direct are super hygienic, safe and comfortable so you can rock a mesmerising look, carefree.
Do coloured contact lenses really harm your eyes? As with any lenses, it's low-quality brands that put your eye health at risk. Going for trusted brands and following your optician's wear and care advice is when coloured lenses are perfectly safe and comfortable.
How to wear coloured contact lenses safely: the do's
- Consult an optician or eye doctor to find out if your eyes are suitable for wearing contact lenses.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before applying lenses: use antibacterial soap and a lint-free towel to make sure you do not transfer impurities to the lens when handling it.
- Apply the lenses following our recommended method, so you won't risk dropping them, breaking them or dirtying them.
- Do not wear coloured lenses for more than 10 hours (unless approved by your optician).
- Do not sleep wearing coloured contact lenses. Remember to let your eyes breathe during the night, and not risk waking up with dryness, redness and irritation. Even if you come home from a long day, make a last effort to remove your lenses - you'll thank yourself in the morning!
- Avoid sharing your lenses. Contact lenses are like a toothbrush: use your own and never share.
- Do not reuse disposable coloured contact lenses, as they are not designed to be worn more than once. They're called disposable for a reason!
- Only use contact lens solutions to clean your monthly contact lenses. Avoid using water, as it could carry bacteria that may increase the risk of infections.
Coloured contact lenses: the don'ts
- Buying low-quality lenses from untrustworthy retailers.
- Not checking with an expert for information on your eye health.
- Wearing contact lenses longer than recommended.
- Sleeping with your lenses in (unless explicitly advised by your optician).
- Sharing lenses with other people.
- Using water to clean lenses.
- Forgetting to use fresh lens fluid for cleaning and storage each time you remove your monthly lenses.
If you're a 'yes' on any of the above: you're doing it wrong!