Contact Lens care
All contact lenses require careful disinfecting and storage to ensure they're clean and pathogen free when you insert them into your eyes. Invest in a good quality cleaning solution and follow the instructions carefully to ensure your eyes remain healthy.
These helpful tips will also ensure you get the most out of your contact lenses:
-Never reuse contact lens solution – you might be re-infecting your lenses with bacteria. Use fresh solution every time you clean your lenses.
-Do not share contact lenses with another person as this can easily spread disease and infection.
-Do not allow anything other than approved contact lens solutions and sterile saline to come into contact with your lenses, even saliva and tap water.
-After removing your lenses from your case, rinse it thoroughly with saline and allow to air dry. Replace your case every time you replace your lenses, or after 30 days.
-Always re-clean your lenses if they have remained in your lens case for over 24 hours, to ensure efficient pathogen removal.
-Never wear your contact lenses if you are suffering from eye irritation or any type of infection.
-Some medications – including the contraceptive pill – can reduce your tolerance to contact lenses. If in doubt about your suitability, check with your doctor.