Contact Lens Care

Caring For Your Contacts

Always wash and dry your hands before handling contact lenses
Store lenses in the proper lens storage case and replace the case at a minimum of every three months
Use only products recommended by your optometrist to clean and disinfect your lenses
Only fresh solution should be used to clean and store contact lenses. Never reuse old solution
Always follow the recommended contact lens replacement schedule prescribed by your eye doctor
Remove contact lenses before swimming
See your eye doctor for your regularly scheduled contact lens and eye examination

Adapted from the American Optometric Association

Insert torn or scratched contact lenses into your eyes. It can cause serious damage to your cornea
Put contacts in your mouth or moisten them with saliva. Only use approved care products for your lenses
Never allow anyone else to wear your contacts lenses or try them on

Wear UV-protected sunglasses while in the sun
Always keep a pair of eye glasses with your current prescription handy
Use re-wetting drops to lubricate your lenses for enhanced comfort in dry conditions
If your eyes get red or itchy, contact your eye doctor immediately. These can be symptoms of a serious problem

Insert your contact lenses before any make-up goes on
If your eyes are sensitive, try switching to hypoallergenic make-up
Apply all your sprays - such as perfumes, deodorants and hairsprays - before inserting your contact lenses
Make-up can stick to contact lenses causing blurring, itching and drying. Rubbing the contact lens immediately upon removal is the best way to remove make-up particles
Remember, each time you remove your contact lenses they should be cleaned and disinfected according to the directions for use

Contact lens care solutions are not just any liquid. There are many contact lens solutions to choose from, and your eye doctor will recommend which lens and lens solution combination is best for you. Not every solution works well with every brand of contact lens
Don't switch brands without consulting your eye care professional first. OPTI-FREE® RepleniSH® contact lens solution cleans, disinfects and reconditions all soft lenses, including silicone hydrogels