WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT CONTACTS IN WATER

Question

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT CONTACTS IN WATER

Answer 1

Putting contacts in water instead of solution is different.When you put contacts in solution it kills bacteria,enzymes,and removes proteins so the next time you wear them they dont hurt. Also it hydrates and disinfects. With water all it does it hydrate. You dont get nearly am much as if you used solution.

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Answer 2

Contact solution is the same salinity as your body fluid. If you have water on your contact and put it in your eye, your eyes may dry out and then you will start tearing, etc.

Also contact solution usually has solutions that degrades proteins, microbes and dirt that will generally collect on the contact.  

Answer 3

They absorb some of the water and expand. You can still wear them, however, it may be uncomfortable. I've done it before many time, but I don't recommend it unless there's no other option. Also, I don't know what duration you're talking about. I'm assuming you mean overnight. If you just have them in there for an hour or so, nothing would happen, probably. I'm not really sure how long it takes for the water to seep into the lenses, less than 6 hours though.

Answer 4

No it is not ok and here's the reason to NEVER use tap water. Below is some information about Acanthamoeba infections and keep in mind this is one of the hardest infections to treat and often leads to a corneal transplant. It is in the best interest of your eye health for you to throw away that pair of contact lenses.

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"Acanthamoeba keratitis is becoming more prevalent amongst people who wear contact lenses, especially soft lenses. Acanthamoeba keratitis is an infection of the cornea caused by a minuscule water-borne ameba. People who are diagnosed with acanthamoeba keratitis frequently suffer corneal ulcerations, which can eventually lead to severe vision loss and blindness.

The organisms that trigger the infection can be found in most environments including domestic tap water, chlorinated swimming pools, hot tubs and bottled water. People’s nasal passages can also contain these organisms.

Risk factors for infection in contact lens wearers are:

Use of tap water during lens care (to rinse lenses or the storage case)

Wearing lenses while swimming (without goggles), showering or in hot tubs

Use of ineffective lens care solutions Failure to follow lens care instructions "