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There is no simple recommendation, only the contact lens expert can make it. It depends on the contact lens material, the wearing time, the wearing time, the environment in which the contact lenses are worn, etc.

If you suspect anything, consult an ophthalmologist immediately if you have any symptoms. The earlier the treatment begins, the faster a cure is possible. And this way, despite the infection, vision is preserved more safely.

There are preparations with a test and weighting on the Internet. Caution: not all preparations are suitable for all contact lens materials. In principle, it has been learned from earlier studies that hygiene preparations with additives disinfect less well.

Moisten contact lenses, use aqueous artificial tear fluid, possibly reduce wearing time

Contact lenses should contain a UV blocker, but the face around the eye is not protected, so always use extra sunglasses.

For some bacterial strains within hours, Acanthamoeba and fungi have a longer latency.

Consult an ophthalmologist immediately, initiate diagnostics and therapy, don’t let any time pass.

Mostly bacteria, but also Acanthamoeba and fungi.

Immediately perform a complete hygiene cycle after exercise.

Swimming without contact lenses.
If not possible, then better one-day lenses. After swimming, new contact lenses, dispose of lenses.

The eye is dark red, painful, visual acuity is reduced, there is often a purulent discharge.

Heat, water, swimming, showering – with contact lenses?
According to a press release by the ophthalmologists at the University Eye Clinic in Düsseldorf, there is a risk of developing microbial keratitis. The statistics speak of 2.25 cases / 10000 contact lens wearers.