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Contact lenses are a convenient and comfortable alternative to glasses, but you must care for them properly. A lack of care can lead to irritation and even eye infections. Below are a few essential tips to help you keep your contact lenses clean and your eyes healthy. 

Do:

Keep your hands clean.

Always wash your hands thoroughly and remove any lotion before handling your contact lenses. Touching your contacts with dirty hands introduces bacteria to the eye and makes your vision cloudy. You should also dry your hands with a lint-free towel to keep tap water and debris out.

Use a contact solution.

contact lensesContact solution is a sterile liquid that cleans your contacts. Even if you don’t have any nearby, never clean your lenses with tap water or saliva. Both of these liquids are full of bacteria that could cause an infection.

Don’t:

Shower in your contacts.

It can be easy to jump in the shower without remembering to remove your contacts. However, water from the shower can get trapped between your lens and your eye, potentially causing issues. You also risk getting soap and shampoo in your eyes, which can irritate both your contacts and eyes.

Ignore pain or irritation.

If your eyes burn or feel itchy while wearing your contacts, take the lenses out. Continuing to wear your contacts could cause a significant infection or other problems. See your eye doctor if you experience frequent irritation, blurry vision, eye pain, redness, swelling, and other symptoms. They will take a closer look at your eyes and recommend treatment.

 

If you are interested in learning more about contact lenses, visit the team at Eye Care Locale. Located in Dayton, OH, Dr. Barry Gridley and his team offer personal and affordable eye care services for all ages. Whether you need a comprehensive eye exam or new frames, these professionals will focus on your needs. They also offer diagnosis and treatment of conditions like macular degeneration, styes, glaucoma, and dry eye. You can visit them online to learn more about their services or call (937) 222-2452 to make an appointment.

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