Dos And Don’ts To Remember While Using Lenscare

Why Is Contact Lens Care Important?

MOver the years, the contact lenses industry has seen tremendous growth and innovations in terms of design and function. Today, you will also find different modalities of contact lenses such as:

• Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
• Monthly Disposable Contact Lenses
• Yearly Contact Lenses

Due to these advancements, some individuals have started to acquire a false sense of security. They believe they don’t need to clean or maintain their contact lenses regularly. However, that is definitely not true.

Except for daily disposable contact lenses, all other contact lenses require regular cleaning and maintenance. Following the proper contact lens care instructions provided by an eye care specialist helps prevent various infections and eye complications. Thus, you can avoid eye irritations, infections, and other severe eye conditions by caring for your contact lenses correctly. 

If you enjoy wearing contact lenses and continue to do safely, but you are not sure how to properly take care of your contact lenses, then keep on reading. Here’s a list of some critical dos and don’ts of proper contact lens care.

Remember These Do’s For Contact Lens Care

Contact lenses help you enjoy clear and precise vision without the hassles of carrying a sturdy glass along with you all the time. But, how to make sure that you keep your contact lenses in good shape?

You can begin by implementing the following practices after consulting with your eye care specialist:

• Do Stick to a Lens Care And Wear Schedule

Whether you wear yearly, monthly, and daily contact lenses, you must stick to the replacement schedule prescribed by your eye care specialist. 

• Do Always Clean Your Contacts with Fresh Lens Care Solution

Completely empty the contact lens storage case after every use. Rinse with lens care solution, wipe the case with a clean tissue and keep it upside down to air dry.

• Do Use the Lens Care Solution Recommended By Your Eye Care Specialists

Suppose your eye care specialist recommends a particular brand or kind of contact lens care solution. In that case, you must use that specific brand or variety. In case you want to switch to a different brand or type of lens care solution, you must consult with your eye care specialist.

• Do Remove Your Contact Lenses At Once If You Experience Signs of Irritation

If your eyes start to get dry, itchy, or start to get watery and red, remove your contact lenses at once and visit your optometrist for a check-up. Sometimes, it is possible that you might develop an allergy to a specific kind of lens care solution, so if you face any irritation, always talk to your optometrist first.

• Do Keep The Storage Case Of Your Contact Lens Clean

If you clean your contact lenses but do not clean your lens storage case, then you might face frequent eye irritation or infections. Thus, rinse, clean, and disinfect your contact lens storage case regularly before filling it with the lens care solution.

• Do Visit Your Optometrist for Regular Eye Check-ups

Even if you don’t experience any kind of irritation or eye problems, you must visit your optometrist or eye care specialist to get regular eye check-ups performed. It ensures that your eyes are healthy and helps you determine if you need a new prescription. Regular eye check-ups also provide early diagnosis of any condition, preventing it from progressing into critical complications.

Don’ts To Remember For Contact Lens Care

While you implement the best contact lens care practices, you must remember that there are some things that you must avoid at all costs to prevent eye irritations and infections. So, if you want to keep your eyes and eyesight healthy in the future, keep these don’ts in mind:

• Don’t Practice Wearing Your Contact Lenses Beyond Their Recommended Usage

You must always stick to the lens care and wear schedule prescribed by your eye care specialist. Extending the life of your contact lenses beyond their specified period might give rise to several eye complications. So, it is better to avoid such habits and re-order lenses as frequently as possible.

• Don’t Use Any Other Liquid Except The Lens Care Solution to Clean Your Lenses

When it comes to the lens care routine, you must remember only to use lens care solutions that are prescribed by your eye care specialist. You must also never use any other form of liquid such as water, tap water, or saliva for cleaning your contact lenses.

• Don’t Let Your Contact Lens Care Solution Bottle Touch Other Surfaces

Do not let the Lens Care Solution Bottle or the storage case of your contact lens come in contact with any other surface as it can get contaminated, increasing the chances of eye infections and irritations.

• Don’t Try to Reuse The Lens Care Solution

Always clean and disinfect your contact lens storage case in-between uses. Avoid reusing the leftover solutions from previous days.

• Don’t Share Your Lens Care Solution With Anyone

Sharing contact lens care solution raises the chances and risk of eye infections and irritations. Be it your family member, or a close friend, avoid using anyone else’s lens care solution as it is not recommended to you by your eye care specialist and can cause eye irritation or redness. Similarly, it would help if you do not give your lens care solution to anyone else.

Do You Need New Contact Lenses For Yourself?

Now that you know some critical dos and don’ts to remember while using lenscare, you might want to start fresh with a new pair of lenses. So, if you need new contact lenses, you must schedule an appointment with your eye care specialist and discuss Bausch+Lomb’s range of contact lenses.

At Bausch+Lomb, we provide an array of contact lenses for different eye conditions such as astigmatism, presbyopia, power prescriptions. We also offer several modalities for disposable contact lenses, such as daily contact lenses, monthly contact lenses, and yearly contact lenses. Experience a healthier, clear, and precise vision with Bausch+Lomb today!

Sources:
[1] https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6632a2.htm
https://www.bcla.org.uk/Public/Consumer/Important_dos_and_dont_s_of_contact_lens_wear.aspx