📌 Step 1: Always Wash Your Hands Before Touching the Lenses
Before handling your contact lenses, it’s essential to wash your hands thoroughly with fragrance-free soap and water, then dry them with a clean, lint-free towel.
✅ Tip: Avoid using baby oils or lotions before inserting your lenses.
❌ Warning: Not washing your hands can lead to serious infections such as corneal ulcers.
📌 Step 2: Use the Right Contact Lens Solution
Always use contact lens solution approved by your eye doctor — never use tap water or eye drops instead.
✅ Tip: Do not reuse old solution from the bottle.
❗ Alert: Don’t confuse contact lens solution with eye moisturizing drops.
📌 Step 3: Handle the Lens Gently and Store It Properly After Use
After removing the lens, gently place it in the palm of your hand, add a drop of fresh solution, and store it in its designated case.
✅ Tip: Always remove the right lens first to avoid mixing up the lenses.
❗ Alert: Never let the lens dry on a cloth or tissue.
📌 Step 4: Clean the Lens Case Regularly and Replace It Monthly
Contact lens cases are a common source of bacteria. Rinse the case daily with solution, air-dry it with a clean towel, and replace it approximately every month.
✅ Tip: Keep a spare case in your bag if you travel often.
❌ Avoid: Using cheap plastic containers not made for contact lenses.
📌 Step 5: Stick to Replacement Schedules and Eye Check-Ups
Each type of contact lens has a specific lifespan (daily, weekly, monthly). Never extend the usage beyond the recommended time.
✅ Tip: Set reminders on your phone to replace your lenses or schedule an eye exam.
❗ Alert: Wearing lenses longer than allowed can cause dry eyes or infections.
