Taking good care of your contact lenses will help ensure that you enjoy good vision and protect your eye health. Hygiene is a vital factor in avoiding infections and other issues that can impact long-term vision. It is essential to clean and disinfect the lenses after removing them and before putting them in. 

Failing to clean contact lenses properly can result in issues that can cause sight loss. Here are tips to help you clean your contact lenses properly. 

Wash Your Hands 

Always wash your hands carefully using soap and water before handling your contacts. Choose an antibacterial soap if possible, and avoid perfumed or oil-based soaps. Dry your hands using a clean, lint-free towel. It will help prevent transference to the lenses. Avoid using oil or lotions on the hands that can soil or cloud the lenses. 

Right Cleaning Solution

Use a fresh cleaning solution every time you clean the lenses. There are numerous lens cleaning solutions in the market, making it difficult to choose the best one. Ensure that you use products recommended by your eye doctor. 

It is essential to realize that some cleaning solutions are incompatible with particular lenses. The products can ruin the lenses or harm the eyes. Do not use sterile or tap water, rewetting drops, or saline solution to clean your contact lenses. 

Rub and Rinse Technique 

Use your fingers to rub the lenses to clean them properly. It is helpful even for products that suggest no-rub. It helps remove protein buildup and other debris that impact lens comfort. Avoid using your fingernails to prevent scratching or transferring dirt. After rubbing them clean, rinse the lenses using a fresh solution. 

Cleaning the Lens Case

Rinse the contact lens case using lens solution and allow it to air-dry. Do not use water to clean the case as it may contain impurities. Avoid leaving the lens case in a humid area or close to the toilet, where it can gain exposure to germs. 

Place the lenses in the case and put a fresh solution to disinfect the lens for the recommended time. It helps kill microorganisms on the lenses. Replace the lens case after three months or immediately if it is damaged or cracked. It will help reduce the risk of infection. 

Lens Solution Bottle

Ensure that the tip of the bottle does not come into contact with any object or surface. Avoid transferring lens solution to a different container as this can compromise its sterility. Keep the bottle capped tightly when not in use. 

It is vital to clean and disinfect contact lenses daily as soon as you take them out. Clean contact lenses are safer and more comfortable for the eyes. You should always follow accompanying instructions and your doctor’s directions when caring for your contacts. They help ensure the best care and function when cleaning your lenses. 

Regular eye exams and visits to the eye doctor will help keep your eyes and vision at an optimal level. The doctor will tell you whether your contacts and maintenance are appropriate. 
 

For more on cleaning contact lenses properly call Clarity Vision at (252) 792-2250 to reach our office Williamston, North Carolina.