Contact Lens Care and Hygiene

There are absolutely no doubts that contact lenses are one of the most in demand beautifying tool in the world. The fact that the cost is well within the reach of most people, also adds to its attraction. So how to care it is very important point.

The process by which the product is maintained and kept functional is called maintenance, or as in our context here, care. The steps you need to cover the minimum and most basic contact lens care are:

• Before handling contact lenses, wash and rinse your hands. Use a mild
  
  
  

  non-cosmetic soap. Soaps containing perfumes, oils or lotions leave a film on

  
  

  the hands, which may be transferred to the lenses and cause eye irritation.

  
  

  Dry hands with a lint-free towel. Fingernails should be short and smooth to

  
  

  avoid damaging the lenses or scratching the eye.

  
  



• Apply cosmetics after inserting and handling contact lenses. Hairspray may
  
  
  

  leave deposits on the contact lens. Use hairspray before inserting contact

  
  

  lenses.

  
  



• Do not use tap water to clean or soak contact lenses. Tap water contains
  
  
  

  bacteria that can cause serious eye infections that may lead to blindness.

  
  



• Use lens care products recommended by your eye doctor. Contact lens
  
  
  

  solutions are designed for single use only in the storing case. Do not use

  
  

  solutions more than one time. Protein-removing enzyme cleaners are useful for

  
  

  rigid gas permeable contact lenses and for daily wear non-disposable soft

  
  

  contact lenses.

Replace the contact lens storage case every three months. Rinse the storage case every day with sterile rinsing solution. Let the storage case air dry.

It is important to follow your doctor's recommendations regarding lens care and hygiene to prevent eye complications due to contact lens wear.

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