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FAQ for Contact Lens
IGEL is focused on allowing you the freedom to enjoy a more active lifestyle with UV protection. The list below are frequently asked questions about contact lens wear. If you have further queries, please consult your eye care practitioner.

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Q01:	Where can I buy IGEL products ? At all leading optical outlets in Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia & India. close
Q02:	What are the soft contact lenses made of ? Soft contact lenses are made from a) polyHema,Hema V/P mixed and the latest material used is silicone hydrogel. close
Q03:	Which type of contact lens is suitable for me ? It all depends on a lot of factors like a) the degree of your vision correction b) the curvature of your cornea c) your preference of wearing modality close
Q04:	I wear contact lenses only occasionally, once or twice a week. Which type of contact lens is suitable for me? Bi-weekly or daily replacement lenses are recommended. Please consult your eyecare practioners for further advise. close
Q05:	Can I wear my contact lenses if my eyes are bothering me ? Its advisable to discontinue wearing and consult your eye-care practitioner to examine your eyes. close
Q06:	Is it OK to swim while wearing contact lens? Yes, provided you wear a pair of swimming goggles. Not advisable but if it is necessary, please use a pair of swimming goggles. close
Q07:	Is it OK to play sports while wearing contact lenses? Contact lenses are excellent for most sports activities but please wear protective goggles when required. close
Q08:	Which type of lens care system is the best? There are 3 types of disinfecting systems namely thermal, cold chemical and peroxide disinfecting regime. Your choice of disinfecting regime depends on your cornea sensitivity when using them. Please consult your eye-care practitioner. close
Q09:	Disposable lenses should be discarded after its wearing duration is expired. Can I continue to wear my lenses if they are still in comfortable after the recommended recommended wearing period? You should discard and replace with a new pair after the recommended wearing duration. This is to maintain good corneal health. close
Q10:	Can contact lenses block ultraviolet light? Yes, certain contact lenses material do contain ultraviolet blocking properties. However, UV blocker/inhibitor in contact lenses do not substitute UV blocking sunglasses. close
Q11:	How do I know if my contact lenses are "worn out" ? These are the following signs that will alert you. a) lens discomfort b) eye redness c) lens discoloured d) lens warping c) edge crimping of lens. Please refer to your eye-care practitioner for advise. close
Q12:	Can my contact lens be "lost" behind my eye? No, because the anatomy of the eye consist of a septum that is underneath the fonix which prevents any foreign matters from going into the back of the eye. close
Q13:	Is it possible to get contact lenses that will change my eye colour? Yes, there are many varieties of colours contact lenses available in the market. Please consult your eye-care practitioner whether such lenses are suitable for you. close
Q14:	How often should contact lenses be changed? It all depends on the types of wearing modality that you prefer like daily, weekly, monthly,3 months, 6 months etc... Follow instructions given by your eye-care practitioner on the wearing schedule and when the lenses must be replaced. close
Q15:	Can I wear my contact lenses when I am cooking or barbecue? Yes, it is safe to wear them when carry out such activities, but extra care must be taken to avoid bringing the lenses too near to the fire. close