Keratitis is an inflammation that affects the cornea and causes intense pain in the eyes, redness, tearing, photophobia. Although it has multiple causes, including herpes simplex virus infection, contact lens or contact lens wearers represent the highest percentage of keratitis risk .
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) this inflammation of the cornea can ultimately lead to ulcers that can cause a partial or total decrease in vision . Thus, taking into account that keratitis can lead us to blindness, the CDC recommends following a series of tips to maintain the health of our eyes in the case of the use of contact lenses or contact lenses:
– Wash your hands with soap and water and dry them well before touching contact lenses.
– Rinse contact lenses in disinfectant solution each time they are removed.
– Use only the contact lens solution recommended by a trusted provider and not others because they are cheaper.
– Never recharge the solution. Never mix fresh solution with a used solution.
– Never use water or saliva to clean contact lenses and never store them in water.
– Do not sleep with the lenses.
– Keep water away from contact lenses. They should be removed before showering, swimming, or using a hot tub.
– Visit your optician at least once a year to check that everything is still in order.
– If you experience pain, discomfort, redness in the eye or blurred vision, remove the lenses immediately and see your doctor.
– It is advisable to wear a pair of glasses on you in case it is necessary to remove the lenses.
