Tips On Handling Contact Lenses

• Wash hands clean when handling lenses.
• Besides cleaning the contact lens case regularly, remember to replace it as well. A good time to change to a new case is when you have just opened a brand new bottle of cleaning solution.
• Always close the cap of the cleaning solution. Leaving it open invites bacterial growth.
• Keep the cleaning solution somewhere cool and dark. Too hot or cold temperatures can affect its chemical content.
• Don’t swim with contact lenses.
• Never wear disposable lenses past their used-by dates. This is no time to be thrifty.
• Remove contact lenses when eyes are sore, red, itchy, tearing excessively or tired. If symptoms persists, contact your optometrist.
• Never wear them overnight!
• When travelling on a plane, bring along eye drops to lubricate the eyes since air inside the aircraft is dry.
• Put on your lenses before applying makeup.
• Powder your face by dabbing gently. Close eyes when dabbing over the eye area.
• Try to use waterproof mascara and waterproof eyeliner.
• When applying eyeliner, line the edge of eye lid. Do not go any inner.
• Use a gentle, unscented and effective eye makeup remover. Clean thoroughly always.
• Close eyes when spraying hair spray or perfume and step away from the mist.
• Wear sunglasses with UV protection to protect eyes and prevent air particles from getting into the eyes.
• Do not wear contact lenses when using commerical household cleaners or sealants which may emit fumes containing ammonia that can be into absorbed by the lens.
• Do not wear lenses that are cracked or chipped off. Discard them immediately.

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