In addition to the selection of contact lenses suitable for the patient's eye structure, it is also of great importance to pay attention to the use of lenses and hygiene rules. If the necessary precautions are not taken in the use of contact lenses, infections that may occur can lead to blindness.
First of all, the patient should be examined in detail. The lens type, grade, base curve and diameter to be used in the examination should be determined and the lens should be adapted to the eye. Failure to perform the examinations carefully may cause the preferred lens to be too tight or loose. However, just following these steps will not be enough for a healthy contact lens use. Another important topic in the use of lenses is the use of hygienic and correct lenses. It invites the formation of many infection risks especially during cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting, wearing and removing contact lenses.”
The correct use of lenses in 3 steps
Lenses should be followed in 3 steps from the purchasing process to their use, and periodic controls should be made every 6 months. In the first step, an eye examination must be done for the suitability of the lens to be used. Contact lenses purchased without using trial lenses and without physician control are much more likely to cause problems on the surface of the eye. In the second step, special attention should be paid to the cleaning of hands, face and eyelashes in the use of contact lenses. Hands should be washed for at least 1 minute before putting on or taking off contact lenses. In the last step, in order to ensure correct lens use and to minimize complaints, lenses should not be worn in diseases such as cold, flu, upper respiratory tract infection until the infection passes. He said.
The greatest danger is 'Akantemoeba Keratitis'
The most dangerous disease that can occur if hygiene is not observed in the use of contact lenses is acantemoeba It is a disease called keratitis. Acantemoeba kerattiti is an amoebic infection that usually occurs in hot water pools, bathtubs, and contact lens fluids. Although the disease is very rare, if it is not controlled for a long time, corneal ulceration, vision loss, even blindness and enucleation can occur. It causes results that can end with ten (removal of the eye). The most important symptoms of the disease are eye pain, redness, discharge, stinging, deterioration of visual clarity and sensitivity to light. Acantemoeba keratitis is difficult to diagnose. Therefore, early diagnosis is of great importance in the treatment of the disease.
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