The following tips can help keep lenses clean and safe, which will help keep your eyes healthy and your vision as clear as possible.
- Follow the instructions for cleaning your lenses carefully. Keep all supplies lenses and very clean. Always wash and rinse your hands before inserting or removing lenses. Do not apply hand cream before handling lenses.
- Use the system of lens care recommended by your eye specialist. Do not mix products because they may not be compatible. Never use saline solutions made at home. (These can be easily contaminated with bacteria).
- Do not wet contact lenses with saliva or put them in the mouth. Bacteria that are naturally present in your mouth could cause an eye infection.
- Always rinse your lens case and let air dry to avoid contamination. Never use tap water to rinse or store your lenses.
- Consult your eye doctor once a year to review the status of your lenses and the health of your eyes.
- Contact lenses, especially soft, may absorb eyedrops, which can cause problems. If you use eye medications, allow approximately 30 minutes elapse after using eye drops.
- Put on the lenses before applying makeup. Be sure not to put any makeup on lenses. Replace eye makeup (especially mascara) every 3 to 6 months to reduce the risk of contamination. Do not apply makeup to the inner edge of the eyelid.
- The colored cosmetic lenses can cause eye problems, such as damage to the cornea and eye infections as easily as you use glasses to correct vision. To prevent eye problems, be sure to follow the instructions for cleaning and use these lenses.


