Jaipur : Nowadays, the youth is more fond of wearing contact lenses than glasses because wearing them keeps the beauty of the eyes intact. And anyway, different looks can be given to the eyes through contact lenses. But sometimes this hobby proves to be quite fatal. Something similar has happened recently with small screen actress Jasmine Bhasin. Due to her hobby of contact lenses, her ability to see has been greatly damaged. After this, many things started coming to the fore regarding the effect of contact lenses on the eyes. Along with this, many questions started arising among the people about cornea damage, what exactly is this and why actress Jasmine Bhasin was about to lose one of her eyes due to wearing contact lenses.
Regarding these matters, health experts believe that eyes are a very delicate part of our body. Sometimes negligence towards it can be very costly. In such a situation, do not use anything in the eyes which can cause loss of eyesight. This can happen to anyone. Wearing contact lenses in the eyes can also affect the cornea of the eyes. Therefore, it should be used with some wisdom.
What is the cornea
The cornea is the transparent, protective outer layer of your eye. It prevents dust, dirt and germs from entering the eye. Apart from this, it also prevents the sun’s strong ultraviolet light (UV rays) from reaching the eyes directly. When this outer layer starts hurting, the eyes start swelling or there is difficulty in seeing, then these are signs of corneal damage.
How many hours a day is it safe to wear contact lenses?
If you wear glasses but still wear contacts, then you should be a little cautious while using them. You can wear them for 6 to 7 hours a day, but avoid touching your eyes repeatedly during this time. Stay away from being in extreme heat or humidity because water coming into the eyes can prove fatal for it. Also, if there is a stinging or burning sensation while applying it, do not rub the eyes. There are no side effects of wearing contact lenses, but sometimes a slight mistake can also take away your eyesight. Therefore, using it incorrectly can cause serious eye problems. In such a situation, definitely consult health experts before using the lenses. Disclaimer: This content including advice provides only general information. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult an expert or your doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.
