Will wearing colored contact lenses affect eyesight?

Many female friends who love beauty will wear colored contact lenses in their daily lives, mainly because wearing colored contact lenses can make the eyes look beautiful. However, this practice will affect the eyesight and may cause abnormal corneal metabolism and eye diseases, so try to wear colored contact lenses as little as possible. As for the dangers of wearing colored contact lenses, female friends can learn about the following content and how to deal with wearing colored contact lenses correctly.

Are cosmetic contact lenses harmful to the eyes?

Cosmetic contact lenses are harmful to the eyes because they block the contact between the cornea and the air, causing problems with corneal metabolism and thus eye diseases. If you buy contact lenses of a bad brand, there is a possibility of corneal staining, causing irreversible damage.

Can't wear cosmetic contact lenses?

It's not that you absolutely can't wear them. Although cosmetic contact lenses can be harmful to the eyes, they won't cause much harm if used properly.

The possible harm of cosmetic contact lenses to the eyes

1. The resistance of the eyes decreases because the cosmetic contact lenses contain some bacteria.

2. It causes visual fatigue, because the eyes' oxygen permeability is reduced, making them prone to dryness and fatigue.

3. Cause eye allergies. Because the ingredients of cosmetic contact lenses are synthetic and not absolutely stable, there will always be people who are allergic to one of the ingredients.

4. Cause corneal injury, because if you don’t pay attention to various small details when wearing it, it can easily cause corneal injury.

Recommendations for wearing contact lenses

1. When buying cosmetic contact lenses for the first time, you must go to a regular optometry institution for selection and eye examination, and follow the advice of the optometrist.

2. The time of wearing colored contact lenses should not exceed 8 hours a day. For babies who wear colored contact lenses for the first time, the time should be shorter.

3. Clean your contact lenses regularly with care solution

4. If you find any problem with the lens, please stop wearing it immediately

5. You should never wear contact lenses that have exceeded their usage period.

6. If you feel any discomfort in your eyes while wearing the contact lenses, you need to remove them immediately. If the discomfort does not go away or worsens, seek medical attention immediately.