Looking incredible at a carnival is one thing. Keeping your eyes healthy while you do it is another. The good news is, you can have both as long as you know what you are doing. So before you pop in a pair of coloured contact lenses and head out for the night, take a few minutes to read through this. Your eyes will thank you.

Get Your Hands Clean Before Anything Else

People tend to skip this step because it appears more obvious than any other action. The proper procedure requires you to wash your hands with soap and rinse them completely before drying your hands completely before you even think about touching your lenses. The fastest way to develop an eye infection starts with skin contact because it leads to bacterial entry into the body. The process requires thirty seconds to complete and it brings substantial results to your work.

Always Put Lenses In Before Makeup

Most people do not understand that the sequence of events holds greater importance than they think. Your lenses go in first, then your makeup goes on around them. The reverse application method results in foundation and eyeshadow and glitter transferring to the lens surface. Your eyes become irritated from that type of contamination which becomes worse during the extended carnival period when you cannot stop to check and clean yourself.

Never Share Your Lenses

The idea of letting your friend use your contact lenses for a photo shoot seems convenient yet it leads to serious health risks. Every pair of eyes is different, and bacteria transfer between people is one of the most common causes of lens-related infections. The best solution for you is to keep your lenses to yourself.

Use Fresh Solution Every Single Time

The statement needs a fresh lens solution for every application because users should never use tap water or stored solution from their contact lens case which has been left for multiple days. The solution maintains your lenses in a sterile condition while providing you with comfort because any shortcut taken in this process will lead to your first problems. 

Take Breaks If Your Eyes Feel Dry

The Australian carnival season takes place during the summer because the hot weather makes eye dryness occur more quickly than people expect. If your eyes experience dryness or slight irritation or gritty sensations you should remove the lenses and give your eyes time to recover. Most lenses are designed for up to eight hours of wear but your comfort always comes first.

Never Sleep in Your Lenses

You should avoid sleeping with your contact lenses in your eyes. The research shows that people should avoid sleeping with contact lenses because this practice restricts oxygen to their eyes while increasing their chances of getting infected. Your eye health should always remain your top priority because no carnival appearance can match it.

Why the Quality of Your Lenses Matters

The shopping process becomes more beneficial for customers when they choose to work with reputable brands. Our coloured contact lenses in Australia have received ISO certification and KFDA approval. The Nonno Deep Red provides a dramatic appearance with its deep crimson colour and black limbal ring while the Pure Blue provides a cooler appearance which maintains the same high standards as all other lenses.

After something more unexpected? Sweet Violet is a gorgeous option that stands out without going over the top. And for that effortless, otherworldly look, Caribbean Blue is hard to beat at day and night events alike.

Safe lenses paired with good habits mean you can focus on what carnival season is actually about having an amazing time without a single thing to worry about.