I just got contact lenses and...?

Question

I have some questions about it. Like, can they get damaged or cut, and if so, how will I know? Also, I kind of have long eyelashes, so when I take them out they sometimes try to stick on them and they end up getting folded up. Is it okay if that happens? I'm sorry if my questions are rather dumb, it's just that my mom wants me to take real good care of them and they were kind of expensive. Thanks.

Answer 1

yeah i just got contacts in March so i had all the same questions you had. contacts are usually very sturdy and it will take something really sharp to tear them. mine have never torn, so yours might not either. but if you have the suspicions take them out and look closely or throw them away. If you got yours from your eye doctor (i don't know much about ones you get from stores) make sure you replace monthly or even if you can't see it harmful bacteria will grow on it. When they fold in your eye just push them up, or they might be inside out. you know they are inside out when 1) they fold or 2) they feel uncomfortable. Also you might already know this but the best brands for contact cleaning are Saline Solution and Clean Care. Saline is what you clean with during the day, and Clean Care comes with a case to clean with at night. Also if you have allergies in the summer and spring (like to pollen) and your eyes itch, don't rub them! It will scratch your Corina. Instead, use eye drops meant to relieve that stuff. Ask your eye doctor about the drops. This summer i had an inflammation due to allergies, so use eye drops and don't over wear contacts.  That goes for all year round. Take them out when you don't need them and wear glasses and only put them in when you need to, believe me this will pay off in the long run. I hope i helped!!! If you need more help ask me.

Answer 2

They can get torn if you don't cut your nails and aren't careful. If they're cut they are going to be really irritating when you put them in your eyes and if you look really closely you could see where its cut. Its fine if they get folded up, and it'll be easier if you move your eyelids and your eyelashes when putting your contacts in and taking them out.