Going to uni is a life-changing experience and something you’ll always remember. It’s an exciting time where you’ll get to meet all kinds of new people, hear interesting lectures and see an entirely new environment.
All that free time for fun can be a little overwhelming, this might be the most freedom you’ve ever had! It can be hard sometimes to remember that you now also have to look after yourself, adulting will start to take on a whole new meaning.
You’ll have to cook your own food, wash your own clothes and generally keep your living space clean now that you’re away from your parents!
If you wear contact lenses, another responsibility you’ll have is to make sure your lenses are clean and well looked after. Fortunately for you, Feel Good Contacts are here to help. So sit back, relax and read our top tips on how to make sure your eyes and lenses stay in great condition.
Remove lenses before going to sleep
As much as your parents won’t like to hear it, you’ll probably be experiencing a lot of the university nightlife once Freshers’ Week starts.
Staying out late and drinking make it tempting to just collapse into bed as soon as you get home, however it’s very important to remove your lenses before bed, unless the are extended wear lenses.
Sleeping in your lenses can lead to your eyes feeling dry and irritated the next day, potentially resulting in an infection. A handy little trick to remind yourself is to place your contact lens case and solution by your bedside so that it’s the first thing you see before getting into bed.
Take out your contacts before showering
Getting water in your eyes while wearing contacts can potentially be very dangerous, whether its swimming or simply taking a shower. Water can get underneath the contact lenses and can contaminate your eyes. These micro-organisms and other bacteria can lead to a possible infection.
Avoid this by simply removing your lenses before you shower.
Wash your hands!
Let’s face it, your student digs probably won’t be the cleanest place in the world after your first few weeks there. Dirty dishes and laundry can start to accumulate quite quickly, especially if you don’t have a cleaning rota with your flatmates.
With potentially more bacteria in your surroundings, you should take extra care to wash your hands thoroughly before applying and removing your contact lenses, so as to avoid irritation or an infection.
Take out your contacts before showering
Getting water in your eyes while wearing contacts can potentially be very dangerous, whether its swimming or simply taking a shower. Water can get underneath the contact lenses and can contaminate your eyes. These micro-organisms and other bacteria can lead to a possible infection.
Avoid this by simply removing your lenses before you shower.
Wash your hands!
Let’s face it, your student digs probably won’t be the cleanest place in the world after your first few weeks there. Dirty dishes and laundry can start to accumulate quite quickly, especially if you don’t have a cleaning rota with your flatmates.
With potentially more bacteria in your surroundings, you should take extra care to wash your hands thoroughly before applying and removing your contact lenses, so as to avoid irritation or an infection.
We hope you found these tips useful. Remember to come back to Feel Good Contacts for any information you might need about eye care, as well as your 5% off all future orders.
