Question 1

Are there anatomical concerns when wearing it?

Accepted Answer

Especially for those who are suspicious of wearing or newbies in the field of contact lenses, are often reluctant to place a foreign object directly on the cornea — the clear layer of skin that protects our lens and iris. Understandable when sometimes even an eyelash can throw us off balance for several minutes. And in fact you have to get used to wearing it over a short period of time before it feels natural and no longer feels like a foreign body. Soft lenses are much friendlier and only take a short time to get used to, as they adapt to the eye without any problems. However, hard and therefore somewhat less flexible lenses require some time.

In terms of health, however, there is nothing to worry about here. The contact lenses themselves are designed in such a way that they fit snugly against the cornea - and our visual organs are designed in such a way that the lenses cannot slip behind the eyeball. From an anatomical point of view, this is not at all feasible, since our conjunctiva finds a natural closure and actually functions as an overlapping protective skin instead of an opening. So even if the contact lenses should slip, there is no need to worry; it has simply slipped behind the upper eyelid and will remain there until it is pulled out. In rarer cases, it can even slip under the lower eyelid. With previously cleaned hands (important!) and a little practice and overcoming the blink reflex, the lens is quickly out of the eye again.

Question 2

What are the risks of wearing contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Unlike glasses, contact lenses are considered medical products because they are in direct contact with our eyes and are therefore subject to strict quality requirements and characteristics. If the correct routine, storage, cleaning and wearing time are followed, there is nothing to worry about. Specially designed cleaning products prevent bacteria and foreign bodies from spreading or settling in, and the specified maximum wearing time ensures sufficient oxygen supply for the eye.

The danger with contact lenses is not in the lenses themselves - but in their incorrect handling. Above all, the wearing time and correct cleaning are decisive and can lead to inflammation and infections if neglected. Our eyes are one of the most sensitive parts of our outer body - and normally it is precisely this that ensures that the necessary cleaning, oxygen content and protection of the sensory organ is guaranteed. When we intervene with external objects such as a contact lens, it is of the utmost importance that this chain can continue to be maintained - even with the foreign body on the eyeball. The instructions for use of the lenses and their cleaning products are precisely designed so that they can continue to support the body's natural regeneration and maintenance. As with almost all medical products, disregarding these instructions has its side effects. In the case of contact lenses, these can manifest themselves in the form of infections such as conjunctivitis or, with even longer lasting disregard, even more drastic and chronic damage.

Myths like blindness or irreversible damage from contact lenses, or even another loss our eyesight are exactly that – myths. In order to cause such a degree of destruction, the lenses would have to be massively abused over a much longer and more intense period of time, and "milder" symptoms such as inflammation or infections would have to be completely ignored by the contact lens wearer. Since most of us have certainly experienced conjunctivitis at some point and know how uncomfortable it feels, the likelihood of leaving it untreated is pretty slim.

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Question 3

Are there any other internal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Aside from the usually problem-free wearing comfort of contact lenses, which should be almost forgotten and impalpable after a short period of getting used to them, some unpleasant side effects can still occur - which usually point to the wrong contact lenses. In addition to the material (soft or hard lenses), their shape is particularly important in determining who should wear the lens. If, for example, persistent headaches occur - especially in those who have been wearing their contact lenses for a long time - a new visit to the ophthalmologist is strongly recommended. Deterioration (or even spontaneous improvement) in vision could be the reason that the current prescription strengths are outdated and too strong or weak.

From around the mid-30s to 40s, most of us also start to develop presbyopia – the so-called presbyopia. Anyone who already wears contact lenses (or glasses) with only one strength will also get long-lasting headaches in the long run whenever their own eyes try to compensate for this imbalance. However, just as there are multifocal glasses for presbyopia, there are also multifocal lenses – bifocal or even multifocal, individually adapted to your own eyes.

However, with these lenses, as is the case with astigmatism – a curvature of the cornea – it is of paramount importance that the lenses fit correctly on the eye. If symptoms such as headaches also occur when wearing these so-called toric lenses, the assumption is that the lenses have shifted or twisted so that the curvatures of the lenses, which are tailored to the ametropia and deformations of the cornea, are no longer located where they are for clear vision and ensure sharp vision. A visit to the ophthalmologist can also help here, as the size of the lenses may have to be readjusted.

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