Wearing Contact Lenses Outside During Summer

With the first waves of summer heat, it’s time to start catching up on social vibes and reconnect with the vibrant world blossoming and bustling around us. But with all of nature’s tiny treasures – from bite-sized butterflies to daisy-speckled lawns — perfect vision is your key to gaining the most out of this summer.

The Optical Store is here to help you take on the summer months with complete clarity and confidence. We stock a wide range of contact lenses which not only correct your vision, but offer the freedom to embrace the full potential of summer, unimpeded by the many, physical limitations that come with wearing spectacles.

Read on to find out how wearing contact lenses could transform your summer experience!

Why Wear Contact Lenses In Summer?

1. Sports and Exercise

If you’re one for embracing every sunny activity the summer throws your way, contact lenses offer flawless, stable vision through high-energy days, sports and exercise, offering a seamless ability to seize the moment.

Unlike spectacles, contact lenses won’t slip out of position while you’re focused on a critical moment of the game. They won’t jostle about while going for an afternoon run. Even better, they won’t steam up or obscure your vision with those inevitable summer raindrops.

2. Peripheral Vision

Contact lenses provide much better peripheral vision than the rigid limiations of spectacle frames. Whether you’re down for football, frisbee or just a chilled out family event, the benefits of improved peripheral vision are endless, adding depth to each moment while amplifying your abilities on the sports field!

3. Aesthetic Freedom

Those opting for contact lenses this summer can say goodbye to prescription sunglasses for good, as well as all the aesthetic restraints they might come with. Pick up any pair of sunnies from any shop and let your eye-contacts do the work, with no more worries of breaking or losing expensive prescription pairs.

Contact lenses also prove far more compatible with headgear such as sun hats and caps, helmets and headphones. Unlike glasses, eye-contacts won’t lead to eventual pressure pain behind the ears if worn with headwear.

Eye Care Tips for Wearing Contact Lenses in Summer

Whether you’re a seasoned eye-contacts wearer or are thinking of wearing contact lenses for the first time, it’s important to have some outdoor eye care tips under your belt to ensure maximum comfort and clarity. Here are some easy tips for practising proper lens care:

Wash Hands Before Handling

Contact lens hygiene is important for maintaining the health and comfort of your eyes. This becomes even more important during summer when you’re likely to be in contact with more soil, sweat and other unhygienic, microbial residue. Always wash your hands before touching your eyes. This will greatly reduce the risk of eye infection caused by bacteria.

If soap and water are not available, natural-based wet wipes and hand sanitisers are a great alternative. However, it’s important to avoid products containing harsh chemicals as these may degrade the lens and damage the eye.

Dealing with Dry Eyes

Warm weather is a catalyst for dry eyes, even more so if you suffer from hayfever. But don’t let this stop you from wearing contact lenses this summer! If you experience dry eyes while wearing contact lenses, artificial tear drops and eye drops designed especially for contact lenses are a must — aiding clarity by helping your eyes stay hydrated, healthy and clear throughout the day.

Carry Back Up Lenses

Always bring a back up pair of lenses, saline solution, a contact lens case and a pair of glasses with you, just in case. Summer breezes may carry dust, pollen and allergens, irritating or drying your eyes and prompting you to remove, clean or change them.