Contact Lenses Department at GEI

Types of Contact Lenses

Soft Lenses: As the name suggests, they have a smooth surface and are made up of sophisticated polymers with about 65.70% water and very comfortable for wearing. These are available for astigmatism as Soft-Toric contact lenses.

Hard Lenses: Those are made up of a material called PMMA. They are used in special situation.

RGP Lenses: They are Rigid Gas Permeable lenses. They look like hard lenses but are made of material that allow oxygen to go from tear film to cornea for its nourishment.

Rose K2 Lenses: These are specially designed lenses to correct the high astigmatism present in patients with ‘Keratoconus’, a condition where the cornea becomes cone shaped. These lenses are customized, multi-curved made according to corneal shape and sometimes only option for Keratoconus eye.

Do's and Don'ts for Contact Lens Users

DO's

Keep all your finger nails neatly cut.
Wash both hands with soap & water before using lenses.
Avoid use of cold cream, lotion, or oily cosmetics before handling your lenses, since these substances may come into contact with the lenses and interfere with successful wearing.
Clear your contact lenses with prescribed solution only.
Always ensure while inserting the lens that lense is not inside out.
Store your lenses in the lens case in a fresh solution.
If you drop a lens do not rub with the surface, pick it up with wet finger. Mishandling of lenses can cause scratches on clear surface of lens. Use water based cosmetic only.
Visit your doctor every four months even if you don’t have any complaint.
Develop the habit of always working with one lens at a time to avoid mixups.
In case of any problems, IMMEDIATELY REMOVE YOUR LENSES AND CONTACT 0172 5056969.

DONT'S

Do not rub your eyes while wearing contact lenses.
Do not wear lenses more than the prescribed time limit.
Do not use lenses if redness, pain or blurring persists.
Do not sleep with your contact lenses on.
Do not wash your lenses in hot water as they can possibly warp.
Do not insert lenses over a sink.
Do not engage in sports with your lenses on until you are well adapted to wearing them.
Do not switch brands of contact lens care products unless you ask your eye doctor first; not all care systems are compatible with all lenses.
Do not share your contact lenses with anyone, ever! It might be fun to see how you'd look in your friend's blue or gothic contact lenses, but sharing lenses can spread microorganisms and infections.
Do not experiment with your contact lenses to change color by using food colors. It is dangerous.

When to Avoid Lenses?

While contact lenses offer convenience and clear vision for many individuals, certain conditions and situations warrant caution. It is essential to be mindful of specific circumstances that may pose risks or discomfort for contact lens wearers. In order to maintain optimal eye health, it is advisable to avoid contact lenses if you are:

Having frequent eye infections.
Having severe allergies.
Resistant to dry eye treatment.
Working in dusty environment.
Not able to handle and take care of contact lenses.
Avoid during swimming or having saunas.
Discontinue lens wear if you experience persistent discomfort, redness or blurred vision and consult your contact lens consultant.

How to Insert and Remove Contact Lenses?

INSERTION OF SOFT CONTACT LENSES:

Hold up the lens against the light and check if it is right side up and that there is no dust or deposit on lens.
Hold up the lens against the light and check if it is right side up and that there is no dust or deposit on lens.
Bend the head down so that the eye will be fixed straight down and looking at the working surface (Table surface).
Keep both eyes open all the time during insertion.
Place the left middle finger at the margin of the upper right eye lid, grasp the lashes and pull the lid up. This should be done in such a way that the lens will not touch the lashes during the insertion.
Place the right middle finger at the margin of the lower lid and pull it down.
Slowly bring the right forefinger with the lens towards the cornea look straight through the lens so that the lens can be seen as the blurred circle. It is important to keep the eye straight.
Gently place the lens on the cornea and release the lower lid first and then upper lid slowly. Now, Straight the head, look down and blink several times.
Repeat the same procedure for the left eye.

REMOVAL OF SOFT CONTACT LENSES:

Pull the lower lid down with the middle finger.
Place the index finger on the edge of lens, and slide the lens down to the white of your eye.
Squeeze the lens lightly between your index finger and thumb and remove gently. Repeat it for the other eye.

Reason to Consider Contact Lenses

When exploring options for vision correction, contact lenses stand out as a compelling choice for many practical reasons, some of which are highlighted below:

Contact lenses move with your eye, allow a natural field of view and have no frames to obstruct your vision.
They do not fog up, like glasses, nor do they get splattered by mud or rain.
Feel comfortable during activities.
Contact lenses, compared to eyeglasses, generally offer better sight.