How long is it appropriate to wear colored contact lenses? What are the dangers of wearing them for a long time?

There are many types of cosmetic contact lenses, including daily, monthly, and annual. You can buy them according to your actual needs. So do you know how long it is appropriate to wear cosmetic contact lenses a day? What are the dangers of wearing cosmetic contact lenses for too long?

Contact lenses can be worn for up to eight hours a day. If contact lenses are used continuously for a long time, it can cause ischemia and hypoxia of the conjunctiva and cornea, leading to conjunctiva and cornea damage, and conjunctivitis and keratitis. Long-term continuous use of contact lenses can also easily cause dry eyes, dry eyes, foreign body sensation, burning sensation, vision fluctuations, eye fatigue, etc. It can cause giant papillary conjunctivitis, which is generally caused by allergies to bacterial proteins. Therefore, regular cleaning, disinfection, and care are required to ensure eye safety.

1. After removing the contact lenses, there are red bloodshot eyes, which will disappear after a day or two of rest. This situation is basically a problem. Try not to wear contact lenses for a few days. However, if the situation does not improve after a few days, you need to see a doctor in time.

2. Eye pain will go away after a while. This may be caused by eye discomfort. Take off the contact lenses, rest for a few days and then put them back on. However, if the condition does not improve after a few days, you need to see a doctor in time.

3. After removing the cosmetic contact lenses, there are bloodshot eyes, and a bubble appears two days later. This is probably conjunctivitis, and you should see a doctor immediately.

4. Dry eyes. This is because the contact lenses absorb moisture from the eyes after wearing them for a long time, causing dry eyes. It is recommended to take off the contact lenses as soon as possible and use eye drops.

No, daily disposable contact lenses can be worn for a maximum of 12 hours, because they are designed to be worn for one day. Once worn for more than a day, their ingredients are no longer controllable. So for the health of your eyes, it is recommended not to test your own eyes, and don't use them just to save money, otherwise you may end up losing more than you gain.

You can cry while wearing contact lenses, but don't cry too hard. A small amount of tears can rinse your eyes and relieve dryness and discomfort, but a large amount of tears will wash away the contact lenses or make them loose and cause them to slip. However, the contact lenses will return to their normal position by just blinking in time to remove excess tears. If you cry while wearing contact lenses, be careful not to lower your head, and it's best not to rub your eyes with your hands. Using a tissue to absorb the tears from the corners of your eyes will cause less harm to your eyes and will not damage the lenses.