Tips for contact lens wearers

  • Read the on pack instructions and listen to the advice of your optician
  • Remember to book regular check ups with your Contact Lens specialist
  • Wash your hands thoroughly before touching your lenses
  • Use fresh solutions
  • Replace torn, damaged or dried up contact lenses
  • Touch daily disposable lenses a little as possible
  • Clean and rinse monthly disposable lenses before placing in eye

Never?

  • Sleep with your lenses in
  • Use solutions more than once per cleaning regime
  • Do not use tap water to clean your contact lenses
  • Wear your lenses under water or when swimming
  • Let eye irritation or pain go unchecked

Taken from Graeme Gentles a Contact Lens Specialist in Glasgow