Advice For Contact Lens Wearers

Wearing contact lenses for the first time can take some getting used to. Below, we have compiled some advice to ensure your contact lens experience is comfortable and hygienic.

What You Should Do

• Always wash and dry your hands with a lint-free towel before handling contact lenses.
• Carefully and regularly clean contact lenses daily. If recommended, rub the lenses in a multi-purpose solution with your fingers and rinse thoroughly before soaking them overnight.
• Use contact lens solutions recommended to you by your eye doctor because not all contact lens solutions are the same.
• Store lenses in the proper lens storage case and replace the case every 1-3 months. Clean the case after each use, and keep it open and dry between cleanings.
• Only fresh solutions should be used to clean and store contact lenses. NEVER reuse old solutions.
• Use rewetting drops when lenses feel dry and before removing them.
• Apply makeup after inserting lenses.
• Always follow the replacement schedule your eye doctor prescribes and dispose of contact lenses on schedule.
• Remove contact lenses immediately if you experience any sudden change in vision and eye pain, redness, or irritation.
• Always have current eyeglasses or a spare pair of contact lenses available.

What You Should Avoid Doing

• Use soaps containing lotions, creams or perfume. They can leave a film on your hands that can transfer to the lenses and cause eye irritation.
• Use tap water or homemade saline solutions to wash or store contact lenses or lens cases.
• Put contact lenses in your mouth or wet them with saliva, which is full of bacteria and a potential source of infection.
• Share lenses with others.
• Do not swim in contact lenses because you could contaminate them.

Have questions about contact lens care? Consult with our team at Ranch Road Vision Source in Austin to ensure your lenses are comfortable and your vision is clear.