August 19, 2019

Hello Beautiful,

It's Katie bringing you another week of tips, hints, styles, and trends to help you look and feel your best!

I have been wearing glasses for about 10 years but it wasn't up until about 2 years ago that I decided to give contacts a try.

I was extremely hesitant because I don't like anything going near my eye. However practicing putting them in and taking them out really helped me become a contact lover.

Whether you wear your glasses everyday or contacts it's important to take good care of both. Here are some things to keep in mind if you sport contact lenses.

Questions? Comments? Email me at:katie@gophercentral.com
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**--Don't Make These Contact Mistakes--**

1. Always wash your hands before inserting or removing your lenses. Touching your eye with germy fingers is a quick way to get a cold or nasty eye infection such as pink eye.

2. If you suffer from allergies, wearing contacts can make your symptoms worse since allergens like pollen and dander can stick to the lenses. Wear glasses if your symptoms are really bad, and if you can't part from your contacts, be sure to clean them thoroughly or replace disposable lenses more often.

3. Keep eye drops in your purse or desk at all times, especially if you work at a computer. Not only are dry lenses uncomfortable and difficult to see out of, but they could potentially scratch your eye. Use those drops as often as you need. If you have watery or itchy eyes caused by allergies, look for drops containing antihistamines.

4. Only wear your lenses as long as you are directed to. Lenses meant to be worn for only two to four weeks should not be worn for two months. Dirt and protein deposits accumulate on the lenses and can cause irritation, eye infections, or permanent damage your eyes.

5. Give your eyes a rest from contacts. I know it's difficult to break the habit if you wear them every waking moment of every day, but your eyes need a chance to breathe. Choose lenses that are highly breathable and wear your glasses a few hours a day instead, so oxygen can reach your corneas.

6. Be good about keeping yearly appointments with your eye doctor to have your eyes checked, and to see if you need a change to your prescription. Not only will you not be able to purchase contacts without an up-to-date prescription, but if your eyes become weaker, you won't be able to see as well with your old contacts, which isn't safe and can cause headaches.