Contact Lens Care: A Guide to Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

Wash Your Hands

• The first step in caring for your contact lenses is to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling your lenses. This helps to remove any dirt or bacteria from your hands, which can transfer to your lenses and cause an infection.

Clean Your Lenses Daily

• It’s important to clean your contact lenses daily to remove any debris, protein, or bacteria that can accumulate on the surface of the lens. Use a contact lens solution recommended by your eye care professional, and rub the lens gently between your fingers to clean it thoroughly. Never use water or saliva to clean your lenses, as this can introduce harmful bacteria.

Replace Your Contact Lens Solution Regularly

• Contact lens solution can become contaminated over time, so it’s important to replace it regularly. Follow the instructions on the label and discard any remaining solution in your lens case after each use. It’s also important to replace your lens case every three months or as recommended by your eye care professional.

Avoid Wearing Your Lenses While Sleeping

• Sleeping in contact lenses can increase the risk of infection and other complications. Always remove your lenses before going to bed, and store them in fresh solution in a clean lens case.

Don’t Share Your Lenses

• Sharing contact lenses with others can increase the risk of infection and other complications. It’s important to only use your own contact lenses and lens case, and never share them with anyone else.

Follow Your Eye Care Professional’s Recommendations

• Your eye care professional can provide specific recommendations for caring for your contact lenses based on your individual needs. Be sure to follow their advice for optimal eye health.