Summer DOs and DON’Ts:
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DO keep your eyes hydrated.
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DO wear your lenses for their designated duration.
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DO wear sunglasses when possible.
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DO wash your hands before handling contact lenses or touching your eyes.
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DON’T wear your lenses past their expiry date.
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DON’T wear your lenses for over 8 hours at a time.
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DON’T wear your lenses overnight.
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DON’T let your lenses come into contact with any foreign substance (sweat, suncream, moisturiser, etc).
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DON’T swim with your lenses- water also counts as a foreign substance, and will irritate your eyes.
Eyecare FAQs:
How do I protect my eyes from the sun?
The best way to protect your eyes from the sun is by using sunglasses. We know it’s not nice to cover up your gorgeous new lenses, but your eye health and safety should always be your top priority. If you’re in a very bright and sunny location, pop on those sunglasses to avoid hurting your eyes.
What causes dry eyes?
A number of things can cause dry eyes, sunlight being the main cause. In summer, there are plenty of factors that can dry or irritate your eyes, from sand and dust to bright sunlight and seawater. Protecting your eyes with sunglasses and goggles will go a long way towards keeping them hydrated. A good, balanced diet will also help with your eye health, or you can use eye drops, so long as they are recommended by a trusted eye-care provider.
What causes tired eyes?
Dry eyes and tired eyes are very similar, but in the case of tired eyes, summer isn’t the number one perpetrator. In fact, the top cause of tired eyes is in your own home: Screens! Screentime can be very damaging to your eyes due to the blue light emitted from the screen. The best way to avoid this is by cutting down on your screentime entirely, but for those who work at a computer, the solution isn’t so simple. We recommend blue-light glasses or lenses, like our very own Blue Safe Contact Lenses, which filter out some of that negative blue light.
You can also use the 20-20-20 rule: if you’re staring at a screen for extended periods of time, you should take a break once every 20 minutes, and stare at something 20 feet away for approximately 20 seconds.
How can I avoid my lenses drying out?
Due to the summer heat, your contact lenses may also dry out faster than normal. We recommend checking on them more often than usual. If you notice them drying out, you can just add some more eye-safe solution to the lens case. Want to know more about storing your lenses? Check out our care guides. And if you want to have a look at handy contact lens accessories like our Contact Lens Solution, you can browse the collection below. Stay safe this summer, and practice good eye care!
