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Dr. Craig Sultan, (O.D.)

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No more dry eyes with moisturizing contact lenses

Soft contacts have been a major innovation in optometry since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Although they have become the saving grace for folks who do not want to wear glasses, they still come with a few challenges among them the most annoying is the irritation from drying out.

To overcome the dryness issues, The Eye Works Optometry has been working with Ciba Vision, Acuvue and Bausch & Lomb who have developed moisturizing contact lenses. These new moisturizing lenses release moisture throughout the day. This reduces the dehydration of your eyes. When you blink, the moisturizing agent �melts� into your eye�s tear film slowly and throughout the day. Rebates are available that save you up to $85.

In addition, Dr. Sultan recommends the following three rules to eliminate contact lens induced dryness. �Every time you remove your contacts dry- you are ripping the epithelial or outer layer of cells off your eye, much like a Band-Aid does when you pull it off your skin. This affects the eye�s ability to produce quality tears and can cause contact lens related dry eyes. So I have all my contact lens patients take them off wet. Here�s how: Put a drop of your multi-purpose solution, (saline solution for soft contacts is fine too) in your eyes and then remove the lens your usual way. Next, put the contact in the palm of your hand and make a puddle using the same multi purpose solution and rub the lens in the direction of your fingers for 5 seconds on each side. Next, put your contacts in their case and add fresh multi - purpose solution. Once a week I want you to take your contact lens case and drop it into a pot of water that you boiled, take it off the stove and let it sit in the hot water for at least 20 minutes. It will kill anything that can grow in your case which, next to your hands is the dirtiest thing your contacts will come in contact with. That reminds me � ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS before touching your lenses or eyes and dry your hands and dust or rub them to get any lint or debris off your hands before handling your contacts!

A little time and a little effort can substantially increase your comfort and vision with contact lenses.