Many people prefer contact lenses over glasses for aesthetic or convenience reasons. While contacts are a safe, simple, and effective way to enjoy optimal vision, they require additional care and maintenance. Fortunately, the expert optometrists at Digby Eye Associates in Greensboro and High Point, North Carolina, have the advice you need for healthy lens wear.

If your optometrist determines contact lenses are right for you, you will need to learn to properly care for them. Here are a few helpful tips for proper contact wear and care:

• Wash Your Hands: Always wash your hands with antibacterial soap before putting your contacts in or taking them out. This deters the spread of harmful bacteria to your eyes.
• Clean Your Lenses Properly: After removing your contacts, clean them thoroughly with a disinfectant solution, and place them in a case with the same solution. A multi-purpose disinfectant is recommended for soft contact lenses. Ask your optometrist which solution is right for you.
• Take Precautions: If your eyes feel itchy or dry, take your contacts out for the day. After about eight to 10 hours of wear, it’s a good idea to give your eyes a rest. For this reason, many lens wearers have a pair of glasses on hand to wear before bed or as they see fit.
• Change Your Contact Lenses: Some contact lenses can be worn for a whole month while others need to be disposed of each day. Always throw out old lenses as instructed by your optometrist to avoid infections or other issues.

For an extensive variety of high-quality prescription contact lenses and glasses, head to High Point and Greensboro’s favorite optometrist. The experts at Digby Eye Associates will help you find comfortable vision solutions to suit your individualized needs and preferences. To schedule an eye exam appointment, call (336) 230-1010 (Greensboro) or 336-454-2020 (High Point). Follow them on Twitter or Google+ for updates.