The convenience of contact lens use can be hard to beat. Simply pop in a fresh pair each morning and go for all-day comfort. Just keep in mind that you want to develop healthy habits to keep your contact lenses as hygienic as possible. We’re sharing tips for healthy and successful contact lens wear. 

Daily solution maintenance 

Always clean and store your contact lenses with fresh multipurpose solution. Re-using contact solution each night will not properly disinfect the lenses. Dirty contact lens solution can cause eye infections and wear down your contacts faster. Daily-use contact lenses are best.

Use as directed 

Every contact lens manufacturer provides certain guidelines to follow based on the lenses you select. It’s crucial to properly follow the guidelines set for your contact lenses, especially when it comes to changing them out.  If you wear daily contact lenses, you should never try to extend the life of your lenses and instead throw them out each night.

Avoid opening your eyes underwater

If you spend time in pools or hot tubs, you never want to open your eyes underwater. Even in chlorinated pools, bacteria or parasites can sneak into your eyes and cause various infections. If needed, use goggles to protect your eyes and contact lenses. 

Wash your hands 

This tip is a big one! Always wash your hands before wearing or removing your contact lenses. Our hands are covered in harmful bacteria that can only be removed by washing them with antibacterial hand soap. Even a small amount of dirt or debris can cause an infection in your eye, so never skip this important step when handling your contact lenses.

Avoid sleeping in your contacts

Always take your contacts out at night before you sleep. Your eyes need to absorb oxygen from the air, and contact lenses limit that exposure. Removing your contacts after 12 hours of use is recommended. A healthy habit to start is taking your contact lenses out after dinner and at least an hour before bedtime to give your eyes a rest.

Keep your contact lens case clean

In addition to using fresh contact solutions each night, you should always keep your contact lenses in a clean case. Never keep your contact lenses in an open container or a case without lids. This can expose the lenses and solution to debris and germs in the air, which will soak into your lenses. After you insert your lenses in the morning, rinse your case with a multipurpose solution and leave it open to air dry.

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