Wearing Contact Lenses While Cooking: Is It Safe?

Food is sustenance - we all know that. One way or the other, we all are big foodies. If you aren’t already aware, making food and having a clear vision go hand in hand. How would you know if you are adding the right ingredients with fogged-up, steamy glasses or dry, watery eyes?

That can only happen when you have a 20/20 vision. Is there another way to make food without wearing glasses and compromising your vision? Well yes! You can enjoy the freedom of movement and be comfortable cooking by wearing contact lenses.

Having contact lenses will keep your vision clear, especially when it’s time to cook. Here are a few reasons why wearing contact lenses is the best solution whenever you decide to cook:

Forget About Crying While Cutting Onions

There are a few individuals that never cry, even while cutting onions. Either they are superhumans or wear contact lenses every time they decide to set foot in the kitchen. Onions are famous for making us cry because they release a chemical that enters the front part of our eyes - the cornea, which comprises numerous nerves.

This disturbance to our cornea results in itching and irritation while releasing water from the eyes. Contact lenses were made to sit in front of the cornea and move even when you move the eyes.

As a result, they block onion vapors that could enter the eyes and irritate them. So, say goodbye to crying while cutting onions.

Foggy Vision? Not in the Cards Anymore!

Imagine making a steamed hot pot or cooking famous ramen on the stove. Right when you decide to put the ramen in hot water, your glasses fog up from the steam. Instead of enjoying the aroma, the solid ramen falls from your hand into the pot, and the boiling water may splash, resulting in skin burns.

However, with contact lenses, all these problems will be addressed. Lenses will protect your eyes, ensuring you stay away from burning yourself from hot water and the risk of bumping into items.

The plus point? Eye opticians highly recommend wearing lenses. These daily lenses are highly comfortable, easy to use and be disposed of when needed. You wouldn’t have to stress over rinsing them in solution or storing them overnight. Plus, you keep hygiene at the top as you need a fresh new pair daily.

Gets You Ready to Multitask

With seamless peripheral vision, you won’t have to worry about interrupted vision while cooking. Having glasses sitting on your nose means restricted movement to eliminate the risk of the glasses falling and time wasted in setting them back atop the nose bridge.

Check on your mashed potatoes, chop veggies, or stir the stew easily at the same time without any hassles with lenses in your eyes. Another great point to consider is that you won’t have to squint to read the list of ingredients as contacts offer perfect vision.

Keeping the Dirty Hands Away

At some point, your hands will get dirty while cooking. With glasses, you will have to keep fiddling with your eyeglasses when they slide down your nose. Putting oily hands on the glasses to push them back on the nose will make them more slippery.

With contact lenses, you won’t have to worry about them falling on any food item. Make sure you don’t touch your eyes while handling spices. You won’t want to cause irritation and pain if fajita seasoning gets in your eyes.

Can Lenses Melt While Cooking?

This is untrue, as contact lenses are designed using hydrogel. Hydrogel is a flexible material with a melting point as high as three times more than an individual’s highest body temperature. Your eyes will never reach this temperature unless you “literally” boil them on the stove.

So, since that can’t happen, this myth holds no truth. Wearing contact lenses while cooking is advantageous and 100% safe for you. However, if you do feel irritation or dryness, that is because you have sensitive eyes.

Excessive heat or steam can make your eyes sensitive while cooking. If this is the reason, don’t try to rub your eyes to irritate them further. This will make things worse for your eyes. Simply do the following:

• Wash your hands thoroughly.
• Remove your contact lenses.
• Pour effective eye drops to relieve eye pain and rehydrate your eyes.

Conclusion

While glasses are highly beneficial, contact lenses are simply the best while cooking. Instead of fretting over how to cook with fogged-up glasses, wear contact lenses and enjoy these delicious ventures.