Contact Lens Care and Hygiene

It is important to handle and care for your contact lenses correctly to reduce the risk of infection. Below are the do’s & don’ts when handling contact lenses.

Do's

Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Dry your hands with a lint-free paper towel before handling your contact lens.
Make sure your fingernails are kept short and clean – We do not want your nails to scratch your eyes or tear the contact lens.
Always rub and disinfect your contact lens everyday with the recommended solution and follow the recommended contact lens cleaning regimen.
Always replace your contact lens at the recommended schedule – Do not over wear your contact lens.
Always check the expiry date of your contact lens – Do not use an expired contact lens.
If you use hairspray, use it before you insert your contact lens.
Wear your contact lens before you apply makeup and remove them before you remove makeup.
Replace your contact lens case every 2 months or every time you purchase a new cleaning solution.
Visit your optometrist regularly for eye checks – some eye conditions have no symptoms!

Don't's

Do not wear contact lenses that have dropped to the floor or are dirty without cleaning the lens.
Do not sleep/ nap with your contact lens – there is a higher risk of getting a contact-lens related eye infection.
Do not swim with your contact lens.
Do not shower with your contact lens.
Do not wash and soak your contact lens with any other liquid not recommended by your optometrist – Saline and eyedrops are not meant to disinfect your contact lens.
Do not use your saliva to clean your contact lens.
Do not use tap water and mineral water to wash your contact lenses – it can result in a serious eye infection.
Do not share your contact lenses with others.
Do not reuse/ top up your contact lens solution. Change to a fresh new solution every day even if you did not wear your contact lenses for that day.

Maintenance of Contact Lens Case

Wash your contact lens case every day after contact lens insertion with saline.
Brush the internal and external of the contact lens case with a toothbrush using a multipurpose solution. Rinse with saline. Leave to air dry at a clean, dry area.
Replace the case every 2 months or every time you purchase a new cleaning solution.