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Tuesday, 02 November 2010 12:23

Wild Eye Contact Lenses

Written by  Michelle Layman
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Wild Eye Contact Lenses

It is not a strange sight to see. In fact, it is becoming a trend for teens and young adults to have "wild eyes," also known as decorative contact lenses. These contact lenses come in many styles – from cat eyes, sports team logos, and aliens, to what appears to be a spider in the middle of the eye. You probably saw quite a few of these at Halloween.

 

While it is true that there have been numerous cases of individuals contracting serious eye infections after having worn decorative contact lenses, the lenses themselves are not the cause. In most cases, the problems have been caused by poor hygiene, improper lens care and sharing lenses with friends. Decorative contacts have to be treated with the same level of care as regular contact lenses:

 

1. NEVER share lenses with anyone else. This allows microscopic organisms to transfer between the wearers and serious eye problems can result.

2. Never buy your color contacts from flea markets or beauty salons. The lenses you obtain from these places are of questionable quality and can be made from materials that are dangerous to your eyes. According to the FDA, contact lenses are medical devices and can only be sold by an optometrist or licensed contact lens retailer.

3. If you have 20/20 vision and want to wear color contacts just for fun, visiting a doctor is highly advisable. Most colored lenses offer two or more options for a base curve, a parameter that needs to be established by a doctor to ensure a proper fit.

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Michelle Layman

Michelle Layman

Michelle Layman is our practice’s contact lens technician, as well as our optometric technician. As a contact lens technician, Michelle works one-on-one with our patients to ensure they have the exact lenses they need to meet their health and lifestyle needs. In addition, Michelle is here to answer any questions our patients have relating to contact lenses. Whether you are wearing them for the first time and need expert training or want to know the latest contact lenses on the market, Michelle is happy to assist you.

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