Tips for Contact Lens Care

Posted on : 28-04-2011 | By : Lasik Lase Guide | In : Contact Lenses

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Follow the instructions exactly and keep using it once you get the lens;

  • Use only cleaning solutions recommended by specialists;
  • Follow instructions on the packaging of cleaning solutions. If you have questions, ask your pharmacist or specialist;
  • Wash and rinse hands before touching lenses. Is recommended to use soap without perfume;
  • Clean and disinfect lenses each time after use, even if this happens several times a day;
  • Clean and dry the outer lens every time you get out. Then put the new solution. Change the recipe every six months;
  • Talk to an expert before buying solutions for eye, even for those that can be bought without a prescription;
  • Remove the lenses and go to the doctor immediately if you have trouble seeing, irritated eye lenses bothering you or causing you pain and excessive tearing;
  • Go to the ophthalmologist every six months (or more often if needed) for early detection of problems.

Tips for Contact Lens Care

Warning!

  • Never use saliva to moisten your lenses;
  • Never use tap water, distilled or homemade saline solutions for lens care;
  • Never mix lens care solutions of different brands;
  • Do not change the lens care solutions without talking to a specialist;
  • Do not allow contact lenses to get in touch with various cosmetic lotions, creams or sprays;
  • Do not wear lenses when you swim or bath;
  • Do not ever wear lenses during sleep;
  • Do not wear lenses longer than your doctor recommended.

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