Winter in Canada is tough on your eyes. You spend months dealing with dry indoor heat and freezing winds. Soon, the snow will melt, and spring will arrive.
The changing weather brings new challenges for contact lens wearers, like pollen and brighter UV rays. Here is how to update your eye care routine for the new season.
Spring Clean Your Accessories
You spring clean your house, so do the same for your eye care.
Throw away your old contact lens case. Bacteria build up inside them over time. You should replace your case every three months to prevent infections.
Next, check the expiration dates on your contact lens solution and eye drops. If a bottle of solution has been open for more than 90 days, throw it out. The liquid loses its sterile properties after a few months and can irritate your eyes.
Prepare for the Pollen
Spring means allergy season. When trees and grass start blooming, pollen fills the air. These tiny particles stick directly to your contact lenses.
If you wear monthly lenses, you might transfer pollen back into your eyes every morning. This triggers your immune system and causes itchy, red eyes. Switching to daily lenses is a great way to stop the itch. You throw the lenses away every night along with the allergens, starting each morning with a clean slate.
Block the Brighter Sun
The days are getting longer, and the sun feels stronger. If you spend time outdoors, you need to protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays.
Many modern contact lenses have built-in UV blockers. They protect the inside of your eye from sun damage. You still need sunglasses to protect your eyelids, but UV-blocking contacts provide a great extra layer of defense against reflective glare from melting snow or spring puddles.
Top Lenses for the Spring Transition
Here are the best daily lenses that feature UV protection and high moisture for the changing weather.
| Lens Name | Type | Technology |
|---|---|---|
| ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day | Daily | Uses HydraLuxe technology with a tear-infused design to stabilize the tear film. It also includes Class 1 UV blocking to filter out harmful sun rays. |
| 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST | Daily | Features LACREON technology which permanently embeds a moisture-rich wetting agent into the lens. It provides Class 2 UV protection for daily outdoor wear. |
| Biotrue ONEday | Daily | Matches the 78% water content of the natural cornea and maintains nearly all its moisture for 16 hours. It features built-in UV protection. |
| clariti 1 day | Daily | A silicone hydrogel lens that uses WetLoc technology to naturally attract and bind water molecules. It also contains a UVA and UVB blocker. |
Hydrate for Spring Winds
Spring weather in Canada is unpredictable. One day is warm, and the next brings cold, dry winds.
Wind evaporates your tears quickly, leaving your lenses feeling like dry plastic. Carry a small bottle of rewetting drops in your jacket or bag. Make sure the label says the drops are safe for soft contact lenses. You should also drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your body and your eyes hydrated from the inside out.
Step into Spring with VisionPros.ca
As the seasons change, make sure your vision is ready. We stock all the daily lenses and UV-blocking contacts you need for an active spring. As a proudly Canadian company, we ship quickly directly to your door. Update your prescription and get fresh lenses for the new season at VisionPros.ca.
