Proper contact lens care is very vital for the daily as well as occasional contact lens users .

WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT ?

Contact lens can cause injury to cornea/eye , which can lead to

Pain

Watering

Irritation

Redness

Severe infection

loss of vision

HOW to handle the contact lens:

Wash hand with neutral soap.

Dry hands with Lint free towel.

Handle contacts on finger tips , not with any sharp objects.

Lens SHOULD be moist , clean and damage free.

Contact lenses should be replaced according to the schedule provided by your eye care professional. Additionally, always remember to use fresh solution when caring for your contact lenses.

ALWAYS DO:

ALWAYS Strictly follow the schedule as given by the manufacturer .

ALWAYS clean and rinse the contact lenses with fresh solution every time they are used.

ALWAYS contact your ophthalmologist immediately IF eyes are red or painful and remove the contact lenses immediately.

ALWAYS refill the lens case with new solution instead of topping up the old one.

ALWAYS After use ,empty the case ,rinse it with solution and let it dry.

ALWAYS Insert the contact lenses BEFORE you apply makeup and take them off BEFORE removal of make up.

NEVER DO:

NEVER use the lenses beyond their intended or given duration. i.e DONT wear the daily wear lenses after one day.

NEVER use saliva or tap water to lubricate or cleanse the lens.

NEVER let the tip of the bottle touch any surface like finger or case etc.

NEVER EVER share your contact lenses.

NEVER reuse the lense solution and always use fresh from bottle.

NEVER change the brand of contacts and the solution very often and try to stick with the one recommended by your doctor or the one you are comfortable with.

NEVER EVER sleep while wearing the contact lenses (unless they are extended wear lenses).