Christine's current frame of the month is by Designer Patty Paillette! It's in the style Rachelle in Colour 6. She picked this frame to show you that you can wear coloured frames in unique designs. Frames like this one can be a little intimidating but if it's something you love and enjoy than you can totally pull of the frame!
Late Nights + Contacts = Scary Stuff – What Can Happen If You Forget To Take Your Contacts Out
So, you were up late studying for that final and forgot to take your contacts out before going to bed. No problem, right? Wrong! Keeping them in for too long can be dangerous. Here’s why:
When you leave contact lenses in for longer than the time prescribed, you risk the spread of bacteria because there is a lack of oxygen going to the eye. While your eyes naturally tear to wash away bacteria while you are awake, this doesn’t happen when you are asleep.
Bacteria can cause all sorts of problems, and the last thing you want to do is damage your eyesight, because, well, I’m sure you were hoping to keep that for the next fifty years or so. Here are some things that can happen when you don’t take your contact lenses out.
Eye pain and soreness – One of the first symptoms of an eye infection is eye pain, redness, itching and the feeling of something foreign in your eye. You may also experience discharge.
Blurry vision – It can be common to have bluriness when wearing your contact lenses due to movement of the lense, dryness or a change in your prescription but if you are experiencing blurry vision after you take your contact lenses out that could mean it’s more serious.
Eye ulcers – A corneal ulcer is a common ulcer on the clear front surface of the eye that can happen as a result of wearing contact lenses too long. It is painful and can cause loss of vision and even blindness.
If you are experiencing any pain or soreness with your contact lenses, please see your doctor right away. It is always better to be safe than sorry. And if you have any other questions about your contact lenses, we are always happy to help!
If you're running out of contacts make sure to come into the store or fill out our reorder form today!
Christine's Frame of the Month - April 2018
Each month we are featuring Christine's featured frame as a way to celebrate her 20th year working at Inspired by Rossland Optical!
Christine's frame of the month for April is Philosopheyes PHP 966/10!
Philospheyes is the latest edition to our family of eyewear brands. It includes beautiful new colours with styles that feature their "rough cut" that immortalizes how chic these frames truly are.
