So you have managed to buy the trendiest cosmetic contact lenses? Well, congratulations! Now, the task ahead of you is to ensure that these lenses are able to serve you better and for longer. Since they don’t come cheap, you have to protect your investment. Both the framework and the lenses are delicate, so they need to be cared for. If you are not sure how to go about it, here are 5 handy tips to consider:
1. Wet Cleaning
The cosmetic lenses easily trap dust and other small particles. These particles are often resistant to dry wipes. So, you need to rinse the lens with water before passing dry wipes. Alternatively, spray a lens cleaning solution before drying with a piece of clean dry cloth.
2. Gentle Handling
To avoid breaking your lenses, you should always handle them with care when wearing and removing them. Even during the cleaning, you have to exercise gentle care to make sure that you don’t scratch the lens or weaken the frame.
3. Heat Protection
Excess heat weakens the frame of your contact lenses and may make them susceptible to breakage or cracks. To avoid this from happening, you should keep the lenses away from direct heat. This will also protect the lenses just as much as the frames.
4. Wear Appropriately
Some people think that it’s fashionable to wear cosmetic contact lenses above the head. This might be true but does not do your glasses any good. On the contrary, it weakens the screw holding the frames and they are likely to drop. The nose-pads may also get damaged in the process. So, just avoid it.
5. Proper Storage
To physically protect your cosmetic lenses, you should store them properly. You need to put them in their case. The case will not only protect the lenses from breakage and scratches but also from dust accumulation. Additionally, you should learn to keep the case in the drawer to protect it from dropping. When on the beach, ensure that your cosmetic lenses are well protected (put them inside your beach bag) when you are not wearing them as the sea water and the sand can cause a lot of damages to your valuable lenses.
Conclusion
Right now, cosmetic contact lenses are trending and it’s all for a good reason. Their stylishness is generally unmatched. However, like all other contact lenses out there, they are also prone to wear, scratches, and breakages. For this reason, you have to protect them to improve their service. It starts with the above tips.
