{"id":132462,"date":"2023-10-22T08:25:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T08:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=132462"},"modified":"2023-10-22T08:25:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T08:25:56","slug":"opticians-warning-coloured-contact-lenses-could-lead-to-possible-blindness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/opticians-warning-coloured-contact-lenses-could-lead-to-possible-blindness\/","title":{"rendered":"Opticians warning coloured contact lenses could lead to possible blindness"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Dr Amir reveals what eyes can reveal about our health<\/h3>\n<p>Professional services optician at Vision Direct, Nimmy Mistry, revealed the risks of wearing coloured contacts bought from non-optical establishments.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Cheap, coloured lenses that you can buy in joke and costume shops often adopt a &#8216;one size fits all&#8217; approach,&#8221; said Mistry.<\/p>\n<p>As a consequence, the lenses could be too large or too small, which can lead to undue discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>Irritating the eye increases the chance for bacteria to enter and cause an infection.<\/p>\n<p>Contact lenses that don&#8217;t fit properly, especially if too tight, can lead corneal abrasions.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE&#8230; <\/strong> <strong>Eating a \u2018handful\u2019 of this fruit daily could protect eyesight, new study finds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/11\/590x\/secondary\/5019747.jpg?r=1697642289649\"><\/p>\n<p>Mistry explained: &#8220;When the cornea gets scratched, bacteria and fungi can infiltrate the eye.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If not treated promptly, these infections can encourage the growth of blood vessels in the cornea, leading to scarring; and untreated keratitis can lead to possible blindness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Any of the following symptoms while wearing contacts should see an optometrist at your local pharmacy.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms not to ignore while wearing contact lenses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eye irritation<\/li>\n<li>Blurry vision<\/li>\n<li>Eye pain<\/li>\n<li>Discharge<\/li>\n<li>Excessive watering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Male pattern baldness &#8211; first sign of hair loss and how to stop it getting worse[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Putting the heating on could lead to seven health problems, doctor warns[EXPERT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Best and worst curries for your health &#8211; &#8216;Popular curries not the healthiest'[EXCLUSIVE] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/11\/590x\/secondary\/5019749.jpg?r=1697642289705\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Mistry added: &#8220;Standard contact lenses are crafted from medical-grade, hypoallergenic materials, typically causing no reactions.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In contrast, one-night Halloween contacts aren\u2019t made from the same breathable materials.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Experiencing an allergic reaction while wearing contacts not made from breathable material is possible.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of an allergic reaction could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Watering<\/li>\n<li>Itchiness<\/li>\n<li>Burning<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity<\/li>\n<li>Discomfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While a mild allergic reaction will go away once you take out the contact lenses, there can be severe reactions that require medical attention and treatment.<\/p>\n<p>If you still choose to wear coloured contacts, whatever the occasion might be, Mistry shared top tips to keep safe.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If they say &#8216;single-use&#8217;, use them only 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