Contact Lenses and care
- Q:
- My lens feel uncomfortable, and tends not to stay put in the center of my eye, vision is also slightly blurred.
- A:
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The lens may be inside out. Remove and rinse it in saline/ multi-purpose solution then make sure it is curved the right way.
- Q:
- My vision is blur and doesn’t clear after repeated blinking.
- A:
- Several factors include:
- Firstly, the lenses could be switched resulting in the wrong power in each eye. Remove, then rinse them with saline solution and put them in opposite eyes.
- Secondly, the lens could be inside out. Follow above step.
- Thirdly, it could be due to the heavy build-up of protein on the lens. The lenses should be cleaned with daily cleaner followed by treatment with protein removal tablets as directed. If your vision is still blurred after this treatment, consult your practitioner.
- Q:
- Why does my lenses sting/ burn my eyes after insertion?
- A:
- There may be residual cleaning or soaking solution on your lenses. Take them out and rinse them thoroughly in saline solution. If problem still persists, remove the lenses and contact your practitioner as soon as possible.