Health
How to manage contact lenses in changing weather
Contact lenses in different weather can be quite challenging to adapt to. For instance, if you have allergies, you must avoid wearing contacts completely during flu season to prevent an infection from occurring. Due to your pre-existing allergies, you are already prone to red, itchy eyes and wearing lenses at this time can aggravate this situation. As a general rule, avoid wearing lenses if your eyes are red or itchy. During the winter: Wear sunglasses for UV protection and protect...
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