FAQ's

Do’s and Don’ts of Contact Lens Wear
Contact lenses, properly prescribed and properly maintained, will provide you with safe and comfortable vision. Precautions should be followed to ensure safe and successful contact lens wear. Here are some dos and don’ts to keep in mind to increase the comfort, performance and safety of your contact lenses:

Do be sensible about proper hygiene. Wash your hands with a mild non-cosmetic soap and dry with a lint free towel

Don’t exceed your wearing schedule. If you have a break in your schedule due to illness, etc., reduce your wearing time and build it gradually.

Do remember that progress checks are mandatory and you should wear your contacts for at least 4 hours prior to your visit

Don’t substitute solutions. Improper solution may damage lens materials.

Do keep lenses wet at all times. Carry an emergency case filled with rinsing solution with you.

Don’t store your lenses with tap water or saliva. This can cause a bacterial infection

Do always be consistent in which lens you insert and remove first. This will eliminate inserting the wrong lens in the in the wrong eye and prevent the spread of germs and infection.

Don’t use eye drops or apply medication with lenses in your eyes.

Do have a yearly eye examination even if the lenses feel comfortable. You are able to judge the comfort of the contact lenses and clarity of vision, but not for the health of your eyes.

Don’t reuse the solution. Replace it every day.

Don’t tolerate discomfort. Remove the lens immediately and inspect for nicks, tears, foreign matter or an inside out lens. If the discomfort persists, discontinue wear and contact your optometrists.