Dos and don'ts of contact lens wear

DO

Always wash and rinse hands before handling contact lenses. Dry with a lint free towel.
Clean the contact lenses after each wear and disinfect them using fresh solution.
Keep a back up pair of spectacles.
Maintain regular contact lens care procedures.
Adhere strictly to the wearing schedule recommended by the optometrist.
Have regular eye examinations. Usually every six months unless otherwise instructed by the optometrist.
Always check if the contact lens is inside out before inserting.
Be careful when applying makeup. It's best to put your contact lenses in before applying makeup and take them out before removing it.
Consult the optometrist if eyes are red, sore or vision is blurry.
Clean the contact lens case regularly and replace every 6 months.
Always start with the right contact lens first so that they do not get mixed up.
Keep the contact lenses wet at all times either in the eyes or stored in solution in the case.

Use tap water for contact lens care.
Wear the contact lenses if eyes are red or sore.
Forget the annual after care visit.
Rub eyes when wearing contact lenses.
Sleep in daily wear contact lenses (OK in continuous wear contact lenses).
Wear contact lenses when swimming unless wearing goggles.
Wear cracked or damaged contact lenses.
Place contact lenses on top of the television or any warm or hot appliance.
Use medicated drops on contact lenses without your optometrist's approval.
Keep disposable contact lenses longer than instructed by the optometrist.
Insert contact lenses when eyes are sore or red, or the contact lenses are uncomfortable.
Use saliva to wet contact lenses.
Change solutions without consulting the optometrist.

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