As illnesses ramp up all around us in the winter months, you may be wondering how to keep your eyes clean and avoid infections effectively. Our doctors at Eye2Eye compiled this list of helpful tips to keep your eyes clean and healthy now and throughout the rest of the year. Keep reading to learn more.

Why YOU SHOULD Prioritize Eye Health

When we think of whole-body health, we rarely think about the health of our eyes. Common eye issues and disorders are actually easy to prevent, but we must take the right precautions and practice clean eye habits every day. Here are our recommendations for keeping your eyes clean:

Practice Good Hygiene

Always be sure to wash your hands frequently throughout the day with antibacterial soap and warm water. Wash for at least 20 seconds and repeat as necessary throughout the day. If you wear contact lenses, this is an especially important step to take before inserting or removing your lenses. Avoid rubbing your eyes or touching your face throughout the day, especially if you’ve been using your phone or digital device which is most likely not very clean and an area where bacteria can harbor and get transferred to your eye. 

Caution on Make-Up Removers Used: If you wear cosmetics each day, be sure to be careful not to apply them to your water line and try to limit waterproof makeup that is harder to remove. Make sure your makeup removers t don’t leave any oily residue and try to use hypoallergenic cleansers, like CeraVe foaming cleanser or We Love Eyes foaming cleanser. Also, be sure to remove your makeup at the end of each day so you do not experience a build-up of makeup debris around your eyes. You will want to be sure to clean your eye makeup tools regularly and toss any expired products when possible.

Deep Clean Those Eyelashes!

At Eye2Eye, we have an advanced cleansing system for the lids called the AB Max. Just like you visit the dentist every six months to remove plaque, this device helps remove the stubborn clogged ducts and oily lid debris that builds up on most people.  This device uses micro-sponges to gently remove crust, scurf, and debris from the ends of your eyelashes. Patients who book a treatment using the AB Max experience better eyelid hygiene, less dry eyes,  and better overall eye health. Plus, it’s painless and can be completed every four to six months as needed.

Use Deep Cleansing Tools

We like to recommend Zocular® products to patients who want to improve their eye hygiene. Using natural solutions found in okra, our patients can gently cleanse the eye and address almost any eyelid issue with ease. Plus, Zocular products do not contain any harsh drugs or synthetic compounds, which makes them one of the safest products to apply to your eyes and eye area. To shop Zocular products, visit our website here. 

Visit Eye2Eye: Do you want to keep your eyes clean and healthy long-term? Eye2Eye is here to help. Eye2Eye is Alexandria’s go-to for personalized eyecare and eyewear with an emphasis on specialized services such as myopia, custom contact lenses, and dry eyes. Our experienced staff provides honest and comprehensive eye care services to our community using the latest technology and products. We are committed to caring for Everything Eyes ® and look forward to having you visit our clinics. Schedule your appointment request and our patient coordinator will contact you to schedule your visit Eye2Eye through our easy contact form.