With a fast-paced life, you may not always put health on top of your priority list. However, when it comes to your eyes, specifically your contact lenses, you must be vigilant and careful. One wrong move, and it could create big problems for you. If you don’t want to compromise your active lifestyle for your contact lenses, you’re at the right place. Here are four tips to stay on top of your active lifestyle while you wear them.
1. Prepare all necessary items. A travel pouch can help you keep your things organized. It also fits your solutions, contacts, gels, cases and everything you will need to keep your contact lenses safe. If your solution isn’t in a travel-sized bottle, buy a small bottle and decant your solution to it. This way, you are prepared for anything that may happen throughout your day.
2. Use dailies. Instead of weekly, biweekly or monthly contact lenses, go for daily disposable ones. This can help you if packing or preparing isn’t your thing. This way, there wouldn’t be much maintenance needed and you can just throw them away before you sleep.
3. Lessen UV exposure. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can lead to cataracts, corneal sunburn and macular degeneration. Keep your eye health intact by avoiding UV rays as much as possible. You can easily do this by wearing sunglasses and brimmed hats during a hot day.
4. Don’t swim with them. Like with sleeping, you shouldn’t wear your contact lenses while swimming. This can lead to bacterial infections that can make their way behind your lenses. If it’s extremely difficult to see without them, it’s better for you to get prescription goggles to correct your vision. You may also wear your contacts with regular goggles, but make sure that they fit perfectly and that no water can enter.
For your eye care needs, turn to Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic. We provide prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as comprehensive eye exams and dry eye treatments. Call us now at (425) 485-0430, or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve homeowners in and around Bothell, WA.