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The heat wave that has spread across the UK over the last few weeks has made most of us sweaty and uncomfortable and it looks like there's more hot weather to come. According to weather forecasters global warming is going to mean soaring temperatures during June, July and August are likely to be the norm in the future.
The heat does not just make people tired and bad tempered. For many contact lens wearers it can also mean months of itchy eyes. This can make them more sensitive to lenses during the summer months.
The reason for this is that the pollen count increases when the weather is warm which can cause seasonal allergies. If you are suffering from itchy eyes and are finding your contact lenses uncomfortable, do not despair; help is at hand!
Switching to glasses whilst your eyes itch in the heat can be one effective way to alleviate your problems. However, for those of you who prefer the appearance of contacts, there is another alternative.
You could try wearing daily disposable lenses for a few hours every day. Unlike with regular contact lenses, daily disposables get thrown away at the end of every day. This means that deposits are less likely to build up on their surface which increases the level of comfort that they offer.
Another option is to use anti-histamine eye drops to help relieve your itchy eyes. However, if you do use these drops bear in mind that they cannot be used alongside your contact lenses.
Or, how about trying mast-cell stabilizer drops? These are designed to strengthen the cell membrane of your eyes to reduce itchiness.
Many contact lens wearers complain about having itchy eyes during the summer. This is usually the result of seasonal allergies provoked by an increased pollen count. Although the problem is widespread it can be easily remedied by switching to glasses or daily disposable contact lenses or by using anti-histamine or mast-cell stabilizer eye drops.
The truth be told, you can no longer see the traffic signs from 30 feet away. But you have just as much trouble reading the sign from 5 feet away. You have reached the age where your vision has once again changed. You may have been born with nearsightedness, unable to see long distances, but after leveling out for years your vision has suddenly changed. Now you are having trouble seeing close up.
This new vision problem occurs naturally and is brought on by aging eyes. Don't worry. Your optometrist that took care of your nearsightedness has a solution for this new sight problem too, and you can continue to wear contact lenses. The solution is called Acuvue bifocal contact lenses. Acuvue bifocal contact lenses can correct both the above problems at the same time.
Bifocals have come a long way from the bookworm looking spectacles that your grandfather may have worn. You no longer have to choose between glasses and contact lenses. Advances in technology are giving you the freedom to move away from the confines of plastic rims and thick glass lenses. You can now go with natural looking, plastic Acuvue bifocal contact lenses.
If you have a condition called Presbyopia then Acuvue bifocal contact lenses are necessary to correct your vision. This condition makes focusing your eyes at close range tough. Presbyopia is very common, it is a natural occurring condition from aging and most experts estimate that about 100 million Americans suffer from the condition and symptoms.
The problem usually shows up as you reach 40, although many people may not actually notice it until a much later age. Once the symptoms of Presbyopia start to affect you, it dramatically changes the way you approach your eye care. You will have to visit your eye doctor annually to keep tabs on how the problem is progressing.
You will have to work closely with your doctor so that he can manage the condition for you. The simple solution to both conditions is that your doctor will suggest you start using Acuvue bifocal contact lenses.
You'll be amazed at how easy Acuvue bifocal contact lenses are to use. There is no reason to worry about your ability to get the hang of using these fantastic contact lenses. Even if you have never worn contacts you will be like an old pro after just a few times of using them. Inserting and removing them will become second nature to you.
Their ease of use is credited to their unique design. The lenses have an inside-out indicator, so you can correctly put them in your eyes the very first time. They are also coated with a visibility tint. This allows you to quickly find them should you for example drop them in the sink. Lastly, you do not have to worry about taking care of them; they have a very flexible wear schedule.