When the shelves are bursting with mascaras that promise perfectly curled and extra-long lashes, you want to put your glasses away. Let everyone admire! Contact lenses – you can’t do better. Today it’s open-eyed, tomorrow it’s stylish spectacle frames. But which contact lenses are right for you? Consultants from the largest network of opticians in Lithuania “Optikos pasaulis” will help you find out.
 | In summer, you’ll want to get outdoors as much as possible, and do more sport. Will my contact lenses fall out of my eyes during active sports? |
Contact lenses are strongly held in place by a tear film on the surface of the eye, so they don’t fall out, even during active sports. Active people who need vision correction much prefer contact lenses to spectacles, as lenses do not narrow the field of vision. Contact lenses with an ultraviolet filter are now available to protect the eyes from the harmful effects of the sun, which is particularly important for people who like to spend time outdoors. People who like to ski, spend time at the beach or go fishing risk their eyesight if they do not protect their eyes from UV radiation, as sand increases the UV dose by 10 per cent, water by 20 per cent and snow by 80 per cent. But even those who spend time in the city get more dangerous sunlight than those who go to the countryside, because asphalt reflects more UV rays than grass. Standing on asphalt increases the reflection of sunlight by 10-12 per cent, while standing on grass increases it by only 2-5 per cent.
 | Do contact lens wearers with UV protection need to wear sunglasses? |
Sunglasses are essential because they cover not only the eyes but also the eyelids, reducing the glare of sunlight, and they must also have a UV filter. However, even the best sunglasses do not always protect our eyes because some light, including harmful UV rays, reaches our eyes through the top or sides of the sunglasses. That’s where contact lenses with a UV filter come in.
 | Why is the oxygen permeability of contact lenses so important to doctors? |
The cornea of the eye is a unique part of the human body because it does not receive denoise in the blood. The cornea has no blood vessels, so the only way it can get oxygen is by taking it directly from the air. The more air permeable the lenses, the better they are at providing the eyes with the oxygen they need.
 | What are the risks of contact lenses that don’t let enough oxygen through? |
The risk of infections and other complications increases, especially if you don’t take your lenses out of your eyes while you sleep. Therefore, if you have chosen contact lenses that need to be taken out at night, do not hesitate to do so – you will protect your eyes from oxygen starvation and avoid redness and dryness.
 | If contact lenses stick to the tear film, does that mean that people with dry eye syndrome cannot wear contact lenses? |
It can, especially with the new generation of contact lenses with a unique internal wetting material. ACUVUE® OASYS™ with HYDRACLEAR™ contact lenses. They combine the best features of traditional hydrogel and silicone hydrogel – they are soft, thin, flexible, oxygen-permeable and non-drying.
 | How do practitioners officially recognise the uniqueness of contact lenses? |
One of the most authoritative evaluations is the prizes awarded to specialist contact lenses at SILMO, the International Optical Exhibition held annually in Paris. This is the third time Johnson & Johnson has been awarded the Grand Prix at the show, most recently (2006) for its ACUVUE® OASYS™ silicone hydrogel contact lenses with HYDRACLEAR™ Plus. These lenses can be worn even by those who cannot normally wear contact lenses. Thanks to the latest scientific advances and manufacturing technologies, these lenses perfectly combine previously incompatible lens properties: extremely high oxygen conductivity, softness of the material, and resistance to plaque and drying out. These lenses have the most effective ultraviolet filter in the first class (highest UV protection) category. It intercepts 96.1% of UV A and 100% of UV B rays.
 | Do people with good vision who want to buy colour-changing contact lenses need an eye specialist? |
Even if you are buying contact lenses for beauty or style, it’s a good idea to consult an eye care professional about your contact lens choice. People have different eyes, so if the lens does not match the eye’s globe, it will be uncomfortable and even unsafe to wear. Coloured contact lenses, just like corrective lenses, can only be worn for as long as the manufacturer specifies, or as recommended by an optical consultant or eye care professional. Otherwise, there is a risk of infection and damage to the eyes.
 | Why do practitioners recommend wearing contact lenses that are replaced as often as possible? |
Even with careful care, contact lenses can build up protein, oil and other deposits. The longer the lenses are worn, the more plaque builds up. More frequent contact lens wearers protect themselves from the discomfort of plaque-covered lenses and the risk of infection. So, the shorter the time we wear one pair of lenses, the healthier our eyes. The healthiest way to wear lenses is disposable (one-day), where a pair of lenses is worn for one day only and thrown away in the evening.
 | What about people who find it difficult to comply with hygiene requirements – forgetting or forgetting to change their lens fluid or to wash their hands before taking their lenses out? How to avoid eye infections? |
Daily disposable lenses are the best option for people who are not very meticulous or who do not have the conditions to take proper care of their lenses, for example when travelling. I am pleased to see that 1-DAY ACUVUE® contact lenses with UV filter are available. For those going on holiday to warm and exotic destinations, this is the best choice, as these lenses will both protect you from the harmful effects of the sun and will not cause any risk of inclusions. These lenses are soft, thin and flexible. Even people with allergies can wear these lenses.
 | If your eyes started to lose sight of the text of a book in your 40s, would you probably have to say goodbye to your contact lenses and put on your “granny” glasses? |
They don’t have to, because ACUVUE® BIFOCAL bifocals are designed for them. Just like bifocals, these lenses allow you to see equally well up close and in the distance.
“Woman”, 2007
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