The Dos and Don’ts of Wearing Contact Lenses

New Delhi: Millions of people around the world wear contact lenses and doctors are horrified that at least 99% engage in risky or unhealthy behavior with their lenses.

• Always wash your hands well with soap and water before touching your eyes or contact lenses. After rinsing, be sure to dry them with a lint-free towel, otherwise the contacts may be damaged.
• Once you have removed the contacts from your eyes, never forget to disinfect them before storing them. Always use the cleaning solution provided by your doctor.
• Once every three months, wash and clean the lenses with warm, soapy water and replace the solution every two weeks.
• Always remove lenses from your eyes when swimming or showering. Never fall asleep with contacts, it could cause eye irritation and even infection.
• Always keep a pair of eyeglasses handy in case you need to delete the contacts.
• Never buy contact lenses without a doctor’s prescription.

Never do these things with your contact lenses

• Never wear contact lenses longer than intended. Always ask your doctor about the maximum length of time you can wear the contacts.
• If you wear contact lenses, do not rub your eyes as this may damage the cornea.
• Never wash the lenses under running tap water and the impurities in the water could damage them.
• Never wear contact lenses or apply eye makeup as this can irritate the inner areas of the eye, causing redness, swelling and itching.