Wuhan Kyoto Eye Hospital: How to choose the right contact lenses? What are the precautions for use?

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How to choose the right contact lens?

Contact lenses are a common tool for correcting vision in modern people. When selecting contact lenses, it is necessary to consider the health of the eyes and the comfort of use. Here are some suggestions to help you choose the right contact lens.

1. Eye health

Before choosing contact lenses, you need to ensure that your eyes are in good health. If you have eye infection, keratitis or eye disease, you'd better consult an ophthalmologist first. They can assess your eye health and recommend the type of contact lens that best suits you.

In addition, pay attention to the astigmatism degree of the eyes, vision problems, etc. Select the appropriate degree and type of contact lenses according to your eyes to ensure the maximum effect of vision correction.

2. Material and type of contact lenses

It is also very important to choose the right contact lens material and type. There are two main types of soft contact lenses and hard contact lenses.

Soft contact lenses are suitable for most people because they are comfortable and easy to wear and remove. Soft materials can also better adapt to the curvature of the eye and provide a more natural visual effect.

Hard contact lenses are suitable for some special situations, such as superficial corneal ulcer caused by the use of corneal glucocorticoid, special degree of vision correction, etc. However, hard contact lenses are relatively hard and may require a longer adaptation period.

In addition, there are many types of anti radiation contact lenses, color contact lenses and so on, which can be selected according to individual needs.

3. Precautions

There are some important precautions to remember when using contact lenses.

First, keep good hygiene habits, including frequent hand washing and keeping nails clean and tidy. Before wearing contact lenses, be sure to wash your hands and make sure they are dry.

In addition, the time limit for wearing glasses should be strictly observed. Do not wear it for more than the recommended time to avoid excessive fatigue and discomfort to the eyes.

In addition, replace contact lenses and care fluid regularly to avoid bacterial breeding and infection. Carry out regular reexamination according to the advice of the ophthalmologist, and timely consult the doctor about lens replacement and nursing.

4. Seek professional advice

Finally, if you have any questions about the selection and use of contact lenses, you'd better seek the advice of a professional ophthalmologist or optometrist. They have rich experience and professional knowledge, and can provide the best advice for you according to your eye conditions and needs.

To sum up, the selection of appropriate contact lenses requires comprehensive consideration of the health condition, material and type of eyes, as well as precautions for use. By consulting an ophthalmologist and following professional advice, you can choose the contact lenses that are most suitable for you, so as to obtain a clearer and more comfortable visual experience.