I use purevision Toric monthly disposables. I've heard water and contact lenses dont mix, so does that mean i sould remove them when having a shower/ washing ?
2007-01-18 23:01:04 · 18 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Showering, swimming, or being around water is not recommended with any type of soft contact lens. Water, especially hot water from showers or hot tubs, are more susceptible to acanthomoeba. It's a type of infection caused by a parasite. It's somewhat rare, but sight threatening. I would advise to remove your contacts while showering and for swimming to use a single use lens if you are going to be around a pool or lake.
2007-01-22 12:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by Red Dawg 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have showered with mine in before (14 day disposable) but I don't do it all of the time. I didn't notice anything different the next time I put them in.
2007-01-19 07:10:23 · answer #2 · answered by Vanessa G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im pretty sure u dnt pour water in ur eye on purpose but it would be a wise idea to take ur eyes out or jus remove the contact lenses, or u could put a bag ova ur head or nt have a shower an have a bath!
contact lenses, DO MY HEAD IN!!
2007-01-19 07:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Best not too, as the water is very likely to get into your eye and cause an infection.
Better to just put them into some saline while you shower.
2007-01-19 07:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep your eyes closed during the whole shower. Make sure you know where the shampoo and soap is before you get in, and that you can easily reach your towel before you get out of the shower so you can dry your face before you need to open your eyes.
2007-01-19 08:00:32 · answer #5 · answered by southernrightwhale 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. You can also cry wearing lenses. Swimming is not recommended though. And when you are inserting your lenses be certain not to get any tap water underneath them as this can cause horrible eye problems which (I think I was told) are incurable. The trick is not to allow water UNDERNEATH your lenses, but once inserted they are ok to shower in.
2007-01-19 07:22:17 · answer #6 · answered by catfish 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You had better remove them before you take a shower or wash your face.
I usually don't remove them, but I will close my eyes when washing my face in a shower.
2007-01-19 11:47:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used my contacts for 10 yrs and always showered with them, just make sure you dont get soap in because it's even more painful with contacts on.
2007-01-19 14:41:13 · answer #8 · answered by ?Jaileen? 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ur not supposed t but i always do. ur not supposed t cos the water an solution dont mix so the water lifts the contact off ur eye a little.... if uve been wearin contacts 4 a while an u can stand ur eyes bein irritatin without touchin them then its ok....its better if u wear dailys tho jus in case u loose them.... your eyes get blurry tho...
2007-01-19 07:16:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are supposed to, but I shower every day with mine in otherwise I can't see anything! I also swim with them in too. I wear dailies though so it doesn't matter so much if I wreck one.
2007-01-19 07:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by Janbull 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋