Why do lenses not stick to the eye?

Many people who wear lenses sometimes face a problem when the lens does not stick to the eye.

Most often this happens in those who have only recently begun to wear them or do not quite follow the rules of use.

But, to adhere to the rules of operating the lens is quite simple. You just need to teach yourself to do it.

This article will help you find the reasons why contact lenses do not stick to the eyes.

We will also consider ways to solve this problem. Even people with a long history of wearing lenses will find it helpful to read this information.

The main causes of

Material

Much depends on the material from which the lenses are made. If it is a hydrogel, then it has a lot of moisture and feels such lenses very soft. It can wriggle out on your finger and therefore do not stick to the eye.

More convenient in putting on is silicone-hydrogel lenses. They are more dense to the touch and therefore easier to handle. But again, it all depends on the characteristics of your eyes.

Therefore, do not be lazy to go and consult a doctor. He will pick up the lenses to which your eyes quickly get used. This will facilitate their further operation.

Experience with the use of

lenses The technique of putting on lenses plays a big role. Often with unaccustomed person blinks before the lens touches the surface of the eye. Because of this, it does not stick. Hold the upper eyelid to prevent this from happening.

Many people need about a month to get used to it. Further, this process takes no more than five seconds. Those who only recently began to wear lenses before they put on often begin to blink. Because of this, more tears are released, which prevents the lens from being applied normally.

This is due to the fact that many people during this process are starting to get very nervous. But do not do this, because if you follow all the instructions for putting on lenses, you can easily attach them to the eye.

Selection of lenses

If the lens is not picked up correctly, then often they will not sit before your eyes. Some people buy lenses without doctor's advice, therefore they do not choose them correctly. After all, you can guess with the size and the lens either falls out, or stick too hard, creating discomfort.

Also, the feeling of sand, after many hours of wearing contact lenses, can also point to incorrectly selected lenses.

Incorrect use of

Lenses, like any other thing, have rules of use, and in this case they can not be violated. Do not clean the lens with a medical solution, if the lenses themselves are soft, and the solution is hard.

The container should not be washed in plain tap water. The solution can not be used several times, change it. To learn more about this visit the ophthalmologist. He will advise you. In general, in everything related to medicine it is advisable to consult with doctors so as not to harm yourself.

And with the eyes so even more so. After all, non-observance of the simplest rules of hygiene when using the same contact lenses leads to infection. And this is far from fabulous. Therefore, take this very seriously.

Defective lens

Nobody excludes production marriages. Even if after fulfilling all the rules and recommendations your lenses do not stick to the eyes, then maybe they are substandard. To solve this problem, contact the store where you purchased it.

Also try to use more well-known brands, reviews on which are easy to find on the Internet.

Damage to

Carefully check the lens for damage. If they are, then in no case can it be used. Do not touch anything until you need to wear a lens. You can carry an infection, and the lens also will lose the ability to stick to the eye due to the presence of dirty particles and fat on it.

Lack of moisture

The lens should be slightly moistened. If it is dry, it just will not be able to sit on the eye, and if it's too wet, it will slide over the surface of the eye.

How to wear

lenses There are general rules for putting lenses on the eyes. If you follow them step by step, then they will be comfortable and they will stick to the eyes much better.

With one hand

1. Remove the lens from the box by grabbing it with the pillows of your fingers.
2. With the same hand( only the middle finger) we lower the eyelid slightly downwards.
3. Look at the ceiling and quietly drag the lens to the white part of the eye.
4. Slowly and gently lower the eye, just gently release the eyelid.
5. Close your eyes for about 3-4 seconds.

Two-handed

1. Take the lens. Now place it above the phalanx of your thumb.
2. Raise the eyelid with the index finger and the thumb of the other hand. Lean the lens to the eye.
3. Close your eyes for 3-4 seconds.
4. If after opening your eyes you feel that you are comfortable, then you have done everything right.

Also take as a habit to put on lenses first either to the right or to the left eye. Thus, you will get used to this order, the process will be simpler and will take less time.

Advice from

Specialists strongly recommend that you comply with all rules for the use of lenses. In order to wear the lens, wash your hands before it. Do not wipe them with a towel with a pile. Place the lens on the end of the finger and check to see if it lies properly with respect to the eye.

Each lens has an indicator, with which you determine the correctness of its location. The lens should be slightly damp, otherwise the appearance of an object will appear to the eye. Do not scrub your eyes with your hands, you can carry an infection, dirty the lens.

Try to keep your eyes moist, so moisten them with cool water or drops. Adhering to such rules, you can quickly wear the lenses and they will normally stick to your eyes.

The following picture shows how to properly wear contact lenses. Observe these rules:

Sometimes the lens does not stick because of allergies to the components that are in the lens. In this case, consult a doctor. He will pick up new lenses for you. Also, experts do not advise long to hold a lens without a solution. If this happens, then the best solution is to throw it away, because it has already dried up and is polluted, hence not suitable for use.

This thing is very capricious, so responsibly approach it. Doctors recommend every time you get your contact lenses out of the container-thoroughly rinse and dry it. It can easily become a place for the propagation of dangerous bacteria.

If suddenly your lenses become much worse to stick to your eyes and you become uncomfortable while wearing them, then you should consult a doctor, do not put this problem on hold.

Also, do not use solutions that have been prepared at home. Other household remedies will not do. Use only specially designed physiological solutions.

Keep the solution clean because it is also easy to disable, like the contact lens itself. The opinion of specialists is very important, it is definitely worth listening to. All these factors can reduce the likelihood of not sticking the lens to the eye. In this case, you also take care of the health of your eyes.

This should be remembered

• If your lenses are designed for long-term wearing, then there are nuances. If you use any cosmetic products, for example, with hairspray, close your eyes when applying it. The same applies to all the funds that you put on your face. If the particles of these cosmetics fall on the lenses, they are likely to be spoiled and you will not be able to re-wear them.
• Keep track of how long you already wear the lens. If you endured them, they became unusable, so they might not be stuck to the eye when they next tried to put them on. Lifetime of lenses plays an important role, as with the purchase, and with further use.
• It is also necessary and correct to remove the lens, so that they do not deteriorate and in the future you could re-wear them. You need to lower the eyelid with your index finger. Now look up. Place the tip of your index finger on the contact lens. Now move the lens to the sclera. Then fix the contact lens between the thumb and index finger. No matter what kind of hand you are going to do it, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable. After the lens is removed, put it in a special solution.

Now you understand that this problem is a multifaceted and very many factors from which it can proceed. The main thing is, be more responsible to the process of putting on your lenses and taking care of them. Lenses, like any other fragile object require special attention.

Therefore, these rules are mandatory for those who are worried about their vision.

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