Always wash your hands thoroughly with a mild soap prior
to handling you lenses. Special (hypo-allergenic) contact
lens soaps are available from your Doctor.
● Always rinse your hands
afterwards with clean water.
● Dry your hands with a lint-free
towel.
● Get into the good habit of
starting with your right lens first to avoid accidentally
switching your lenses.
● Always check to see if your
lens is inside-out before insertion.
● Only use the contact lens
care solutions that your Doctor has recommended.
● Confusion and possible eye
irritation can be avoided by staying with one manufacturer's
brand of lens care products. Always keep sufficient
supplies on hand.
● In order to maintain optimum
visual performance and eye health, you are urged to attend
all recommended contact lens progress examinations.
● Clean, rinse and disinfect
your lenses as recommended after each use. Except for
disposable and monthly soft contacts, enzyme cleaning is
recommended weekly.
● Always have an up-to-date
pair of prescription glasses on hand to give your eyes a
rest from contact lenses.
● Use "water-soluble" makeup
only. Certain cosmetics can be a significant source of
irritation.
● Use eye cosmetics sparingly.
● Your lens storage container
should be thoroughly washed with soap and water at least
once a week. Putting your case in the dishwasher is a good
way to ensure cleanliness.
● Always remove your contact
lenses if your eyes are excessively dry, red or irritated.
Success with contact lenses is highly dependent on you!
