Table of contents:
- Do not wear contact lenses too long in a day
- What happens when you wear contact lenses for too long
- What to do if this happens?
For those of you who have minus eyes, wearing contact lenses can be one solution to overcome blurred vision. However, if not used properly, contact lenses can injure your eyes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that at least 1 in 5 eye infections involve serious problems. One of them is because the time to use contact lenses is too long. So, how long can contact lenses be used in a day?
Do not wear contact lenses too long in a day
Are you a regular wearer of contact lenses? If so, try to remember how much time you spend wearing contact lenses in a day. Most people are lazy to take off contact lenses and keep using them even though they feel uncomfortable. In different cases, many people forget to take it off and drift off to sleep overnight.
Spacsavers recommends that the time limit for wearing contact lenses in a day is around 10 to 12 hours. If you don't take it off completely for more than 12 hours, it will cause eye problems. Such as discomfort, dry eyes, red eyes, so they are susceptible to infection. If you experience discomfort when using contact lenses, it is better to remove the lenses as soon as possible.
Using contact lenses beyond the recommended time limit can have a negative impact on the cornea of the eye. Contact lenses are not designed to be used for a long period of time, especially when they are not removed during overnight sleep. This is because the cornea needs oxygen, while the use of contact lenses can block oxygen from entering the eye.
When the oxygen demand is insufficient, new blood vessels will form in the eye in order to carry more oxygen. Because these are not normal blood vessels, they can cause disturbances to your vision.
Therefore, it is important to limit the length of time you use contact lenses in a day.
What happens when you wear contact lenses for too long
If you are lazy or forget to remove contact lenses all day, it will cause problems such as:
- Sore eyes
- Blurred vision
- Eyes turn red
- Dry eyes
- Overgrowth of the blood vessels around the eyes
- Swelling of the cornea
What to do if this happens?
If you experience signs that indicate problems with your eyes due to prolonged wearing of contact lenses, you should stop using them for a while until your eye condition is completely back to health.
Next, consult a doctor so that you know the exact cause of the eye problem you are experiencing. That way, the doctor will provide treatment according to the eye condition.
Finally, after your eyes are healthy again and the doctor has allowed you to use contact lenses. It is important for you to pay attention to the maximum time to use contact lenses. Don't be lazy to take it off if it feels uncomfortable and don't forget not to use it while sleeping, especially for a long time.
