Benefits of wearing contact lenses while cooking

This is a popular myth about contact lenses, but it couldn't be further from the truth. For starters, contact lenses are made of hydrogel, which is a flexible material with a melting point of 3 times the highest possible body temperature. Your eyes can't physically reach that temperature - unless they were literally on the stove. If that was the case, your contact lenses would be the least of your problems! So all in all, wearing your lenses while cooking is not just practically beneficial, but 100% safe.

In reality, if you have sensitive eyes, they might feel a bit dry or irritated due to extensive steam or heat after a long day in the kitchen. In this case, don't rub your eyes as this would make things worse, but follow these 3 simple steps:

1. Wash your hands carefully
2. Remove your contact lenses
3. Apply some good eye drops for instant relief and hydration.

Your happy eyes are back!

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