Whether you’ve recently made the move from glasses or have been wearing contact lenses for years, it’s easy to slip into being complacent and careless when it comes to your eye hygiene. However, the importance of keeping your contacts clean and your eyes healthy is as important as ever, and it can be accomplished with just a few adjustments to your daily routine.

Here are three hygiene practices you should adopt if you wear contact lenses:

• Keep Hands Clean: You may not realize it, but your hands come in contact with your eyes hundreds of times each day. Before you put in or take out your contact lenses, wash your hands thoroughly with a gentle, antibacterial soap and warm water. This helps reduce the risk of bacterial infection in your eyes.
• Remove Contacts Periodically: While most contact lenses are fitted to be comfortable for the person wearing them, there are times during the day that they should be removed in order for your eyes to rest and recover. Make sure you remove your contacts before you go swimming and before you go to bed each evening. When you remove your contacts, store them in a sterile solution and a closed container.
• Know Your Brand: Your eye doctor works closely with you to ensure the best contact lenses for your needs. Contacts are prescribed based upon your vision, the shape of your eyes, your health, and your lifestyle. Some soft lenses are monthly disposable, while others are bi-weekly or daily. Be sure to follow the strongly recommended wearing schedule of your particular brand to ensure the sharpest vision possible and to avoid infection or virus.

If you’re a contact lens wearer in Miamisburg, OH, looking for quality eye care, work with the team at Wing Eyecare. Since 1914, this team of well-trained optometrists has provided the best care for protecting your eyes and your contact lenses. Visit them online or give them a call at (937) 247-2000. You can also find the office on Facebook.