Rub Lenses When Cleaning Them
It is best practice to wash your hands before working with your contacts. Place the lens in a clean palm with fresh, store-bought solution. Rubbing the lens as you clean it loosens the protein and bacteria that builds up.
Even if your solution states “No Rub,” studies have proven that rubbing the lenses is one of the best methods to reduce eye infections.
Rinse
Always rinse and store your contact lenses in store-bought contact lens solution. It is dangerous to use home-made saline as it can breed parasites that can blind you.
Rest
It is best practice to avoid sleeping with your contact lenses as it can increase the likelihood of an eye infection. Also, try to give your eyes a break from your contact lenses from time to time.
Renew
Avoid overusing your contact lenses beyond the suggested time recommended by the manufacturer and /or eye care professional. Don’t extend the life of your contacts by wearing them too long. i.e one-month contact lenses should only be used for 30 days after opening the package.
Reserve
Schedule yearly eye examinations for a comprehensive ocular survey with an eye care professional at Associate Ophthalmologists.
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