Lens Care Guide

Just like being bestowed with a gift entails a duty to take care of it and use it properly, owning a collection of contact lenses also implies a sense of care and responsibility on the owner's' part to look after their lenses and make sure that the right care is provided them to maintain their quality and prevent them from deteriorating rapidly. Follow this simple lens care guide and you can rest assured that your lenses will stay in excellent condition for a very long time.

What to do before you purchase contact lenses

Even before you go to Momogirl.com to select your contact lenses, make sure that you schedule a visit to your optometrist first and foremost for an eye examination. No matter which style or design you pick, it is your optometrist who will recommend and prescribe your lenses—this is something that we at Momogirl.com will not take on.

Before you can be recommended for contact lens usage, your optometrist should, during your check-up, make sure that your eyes are indeed in a good state of health and that you have adequate vision to use contacts. Once you have passed your test, you can then qualify for contact lens usage.

Some of the necessary prerequisites include:

• Your eyes' health and medical history
• Vision testing and binocular assessment
• Cornea assessment (this should also include cornea curvature measurement)
• Eye assessment (to see which types of lenses are your best fit)

Experiencing Sight Issues?

There are times when you will need to take out your lenses from your eyes. Here are some tell-tale warnings:

• Itching, burning or stinging in the eye
• Abnormal secretions or redness and excessively watery eyes
• Blurred vision or seeing rainbows or holes surrounding various points of vision
• Discomfort

If you experience immediate relief upon taking out an uncomfortable contact lens, check it right away for any dirt or foreign bodies that may have stuck on to it (which may be the cause of the discomfort). However, if you continue to experience discomfort, see your optometrist urgently.

Remember that any of these warning signs may also be indications of more serious conditions, including infections or corneal cancer. In cases such as these, it is essential to get the proper testing and diagnosis for early treatment of the disease.

The general rule of thumb is this: if you experience any of these symptoms, take your contact lenses out immediately.

If you have opted for colored contacts, keep in mind that your vision may have to initially adjust to color differences due to the colored lenses, especially under low light. However, if the problem persists, see your optometrist.

Advice from Momogirl.com

• Always use fresh contact lens solutions and check the expiry date
• Don't just use solutions that are for traditional hard lenses
• Don't place your lenses in your mouth to wet them—just stick to your trusted solutions!
• Don't rinse your lenses in tap water, as impurities can cause them to deteriorate
• Store your lenses properly (in the right chambers) and make sure that they are fully submerged in solution
• Avoid leaving lenses out for prolonged amounts of time as they will become dry and brittle; if they are to be unused for quite some time, seek the advice of an optometrist on how to proceed
• Sterilize your lens cases and air-dry them as they can be a source of bacteria
• Replace lenses regularly
• Don't put damaged lenses into your eyes
• Remember: put on your lenses first before applying make-up!
• Don't use saline for contact lens disinfection
• Avoid contact of contact lenses with soaps and other cosmetics
• Don't lick your contact lens or allow them to come in contact with saliva
• Don't sterilize disposable lens
• Use only one brand of solution at a time
• Your contact lenses are not for sharing! Your lenses are especially made for you and having others use them increases the risk of eye infections

Other Q&A:

Why does my vision become blurred when I wear contact lenses?

First timer wearers typically experience blurred vision because contact lenses let in a reduced amount of light into your eyes. But you should soon adjust to this change after several times of using your contacts.

Possible reactions for first time wearers of contact lenses include tearing, redness and sensitivity to light, itchiness, increased blinking and movement of the lens. These should gradually diminish as you get accustomed to wearing your contacts.

How long can I keep my circle lenses on?

Begin by wearing it for 3 hours, then increase time by 2 hours each successive day.

Can I swim with my circle lenses on?

Avoid such a situation as much as possible, as the water can contain bacteria that can contaminate your lenses.

Can I sleep with my circle lenses on?

No. Circle lenses are not designed to be slept in. In fact, they should be worn for not more than 8 hours each day.

How long do the lenses last?

With proper care, your lenses should last up to 12 months. However, for hygienic purposes, it is recommended that regular users replace the lenses every 6 to 8 months. If the seal is not opened and the lenses remain unused, these can last up to 3 years.

What can I use to store and clean my circle lenses with?

Any brand of multipurpose solution will do.

Can I order and use lenses if I have perfect vision?

Yes! Simply select 0.0 as your Eye Power, then follow the normal checkout process.