4 Post-Eye Exam Tips for Proper Contact Lens Care
If you’ve just had a contact lens exam and been prescribed new contacts, it’s important to follow the proper post-exam care instructions. Here at Crescent Eye Care, we want to make sure you have the best eye and vision health possible, and that means taking good care of your new contact lenses. Today, we’re highlighting four key post-eye exam tips to help you properly care for your new contact lenses. Read on to learn more, and contact our Charleston eye care center to schedule your eye exam.
Do Not Share Your Contact Lenses
This is important for two reasons: first, because sharing lenses can spread infection, and second, because each person’s eye prescription is unique. What may be comfortable for you may not be comfortable for someone else, and could actually cause eye damage. When it comes to contact lenses, it’s always best to err on the side of caution and keep them to yourself.
Clean With Proper Contact Solution, Not Water
Tap water can actually contain bacteria that can lead to eye infections, so it’s important to use a sterile contact solution when cleaning your lenses. Simply rinse your lens with the solution and then rub it gently with clean hands before rinsing again. This will help to remove any dirt, debris, or bacteria that may be on the lens.
Clean Your Contact Case Often
Just like your lenses, your contact case can also harbor bacteria. Be sure to clean your contact case regularly with hot water and soap, and replace it every three months or as needed.
Take Out Contacts Before Going To Bed
Sleeping in your lenses can cause eye irritation and redness, and increase your risk of eye infections. This is why you’ll want to be sure to take them out before hitting the pillow!
Following these simple tips will help you properly care for your new contact lenses and keep your eyes healthy. If you have any questions about your new contact lenses, or if you need to schedule a contact lens exam, get in touch with your friends at Crescent Eye Care for comprehensive eye and vision care in Charleston, SC!