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Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Question: I am planning to use contact lenses for the first time for my wedding reception and i usually use spectacles. However feel wearing specx on a reception is little weird. My question here is will flash lights or photography lights effect my eyes if am wearing contact lense.
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Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
flash light is safe

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for sending your query to us
Flash photography is not harmful for you .There are other issues which you have to look for .
Get used to lenses before hand
Take care while applying eye makeup
Lenses are to be put before makeup
Always take care of hygiene and wash hands before touching lenses
Please do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. N K Mishra (12 minutes later)
Dear Sir,

Thank you for the reply. My wedding is on Nov 8th and I am getting the lenses today so will that be enough for me to get used to it. plus i opted for monthly lenses. cos am more comfortable with specx than lenses.. Am gonna use this only for this occasion or any similar occasion of this sort.
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Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
contact lenses are safe

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for getting back to us.
This has been a good choice.This is a lot of time to get used to contact lenses. These are the situations where lenses are needed.Make sure you always have lenses on before applying eye makeup.
After starting jt you may lateron get used to it.It is a option which is to be kept in mind.
Best wishes for your marriage.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. N K Mishra (51 minutes later)
Dear Sir,

Thank you so much for the advice and good wishes :)
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Answered by Dr. N K Mishra (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Good luck

Detailed Answer:
My dear,
You are always welcome.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Dr. N K Mishra

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Suggest Tips For Using Contact Lenses

Brief Answer: flash light is safe Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for sending your query to us Flash photography is not harmful for you .There are other issues which you have to look for . Get used to lenses before hand Take care while applying eye makeup Lenses are to be put before makeup Always take care of hygiene and wash hands before touching lenses Please do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.