Proper contact lens care is essential for keeping your eyes healthy, comfortable, and infection-free. Neglecting contact lens hygiene can lead to serious eye infections, discomfort, and complications. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about cleaning, storing, and caring for your contact lenses safely.
Proper contact lens care is essential for keeping your eyes healthy, comfortable, and infection-free. Neglecting contact lens hygiene can lead to serious eye infections, discomfort, and complications. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about cleaning, storing, and caring for your contact lenses safely.
Daily Contact Lens Care Routine
Follow these steps every single day to keep your lenses clean and your eyes healthy:
Step 1: Wash Your Hands Before Handling Lenses
Before inserting or removing your contact lenses, always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Dry your hands completely with a lint-free towel. Never use lotion or moisturizer on your hands before handling lenses, as these can transfer to your lenses and cause discomfort.
Step 2: Inspect Your Lens
Before placing a lens in your eye, check it for tears, dirt, or debris. If your lens is damaged, do not wear it.
Step 3: Place the Lens in Your Eye
Follow the instructions Dr. Ngoddy provided during your fitting for proper lens insertion. Practice makes perfect. If you are having difficulty inserting lenses, call us for guidance.
Step 4: Remove Lenses at the End of the Day
Unless your lenses are approved for overnight wear, remove them before bed. This allows your eyes to rest and receive oxygen.
Step 5: Clean Your Lenses
Place each lens in the palm of your hand with a few drops of fresh contact lens solution. Gently rub the lens with your fingertip for 20 to 30 seconds to remove protein and deposits. Never use saliva or water to clean lenses.
Step 6: Store Your Lenses in Fresh Solution
Place your cleaned lenses in a clean contact lens case filled with fresh solution. Never reuse old solution. Always use the solution Dr. Ngoddy recommended for your lens type.
Contact Lens Storage and Case Care
Your lens case is a breeding ground for bacteria if not cared for properly. Follow these guidelines:
Empty your lens case daily and let it air dry
Do not rinse your case with tap water (use solution only)
Replace your lens case at least every three months
Use fresh solution every time, never reuse old solution
Keep your case clean by wiping with lint-free tissue
What NOT to Do With Your Contact Lenses
Common Mistakes That Cause Eye Problems
Do NOT sleep in daily wear lenses unless approved by your eye doctor
Do NOT use tap water to clean or rinse lenses
Do NOT use saliva to wet lenses
Do NOT use regular eye drops not approved for contact lens wear
Do NOT share lenses or cases with others
Do NOT extend the life of your lenses beyond the prescribed schedule
Do NOT wear lenses past their expiration date
Do NOT swim or shower while wearing contacts
Do NOT wear lenses when your eyes are irritated or infected
Signs of a Contact Lens Problem
Stop wearing your lenses and call Dr. Ngoddy if you experience:
Eye pain or severe discomfort
Significant redness
Vision changes
Discharge or crusting
Increased light sensitivity
Swelling of the eyelid
A lens that will not come out
Schedule Your Contact Lens Care Consultation
Learn Proper Contact Lens Care
Call: (404) 460-6163
Location: 844 Cleveland Ave SW, East Point, GA 30344 (inside Walmart Optical)
Daily Contact Lens Care Routine
Follow these steps every single day to keep your lenses clean and your eyes healthy:
Step 1: Wash Your Hands Before Handling Lenses
Before inserting or removing your contact lenses, always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Dry your hands completely with a lint-free towel. Never use lotion or moisturizer on your hands before handling lenses, as these can transfer to your lenses and cause discomfort.
Step 2: Inspect Your Lens
Before placing a lens in your eye, check it for tears, dirt, or debris. If your lens is damaged, do not wear it.
Step 3: Place the Lens in Your Eye
Follow the instructions Dr. Ngoddy provided during your fitting for proper lens insertion. Practice makes perfect. If you are having difficulty inserting lenses, call us for guidance.
Step 4: Remove Lenses at the End of the Day
Unless your lenses are approved for overnight wear, remove them before bed. This allows your eyes to rest and receive oxygen.
Step 5: Clean Your Lenses
Place each lens in the palm of your hand with a few drops of fresh contact lens solution. Gently rub the lens with your fingertip for 20 to 30 seconds to remove protein and deposits. Never use saliva or water to clean lenses.
Step 6: Store Your Lenses in Fresh Solution
Place your cleaned lenses in a clean contact lens case filled with fresh solution. Never reuse old solution. Always use the solution Dr. Ngoddy recommended for your lens type.
Contact Lens Storage and Case Care
Your lens case is a breeding ground for bacteria if not cared for properly. Follow these guidelines:
Empty your lens case daily and let it air dry
Do not rinse your case with tap water (use solution only)
Replace your lens case at least every three months
Use fresh solution every time, never reuse old solution
Keep your case clean by wiping with lint-free tissue
What NOT to Do With Your Contact Lenses
Common Mistakes That Cause Eye Problems
Do NOT sleep in daily wear lenses unless approved by your eye doctor
Do NOT use tap water to clean or rinse lenses
Do NOT use saliva to wet lenses
Do NOT use regular eye drops not approved for contact lens wear
Do NOT share lenses or cases with others
Do NOT extend the life of your lenses beyond the prescribed schedule
Do NOT wear lenses past their expiration date
Do NOT swim or shower while wearing contacts
Do NOT wear lenses when your eyes are irritated or infected
Signs of a Contact Lens Problem
Stop wearing your lenses and call Dr. Ngoddy if you experience:
Eye pain or severe discomfort
Significant redness
Vision changes
Discharge or crusting
Increased light sensitivity
Swelling of the eyelid
A lens that will not come out
Schedule Your Contact Lens Care Consultation
Learn Proper Contact Lens Care
Call: (404) 460-6163
Location: 844 Cleveland Ave SW, East Point, GA 30344 (inside Walmart Optical)