How to clean contact lenses correctly
The Basics Of Soft Contact Lens Care: Clean, Rinse And Disinfect
1.Wash your hands so that you don't transfer dirt and germs to your eye. Try to
avoid moisturizing soaps, as they are not good for contact lenses. Dry your
hands with a lint-free towel.
2.Remove one lens and clean it with the
recommended solution. Cleaning removes eye-produced buildup, cosmetics and other
debris that impairs lens comfort. The FDA (Food & Drug Administration)
recommends that you rub the lens in the palm of your hand with a few drops of
solution, even if you are using a "no-rub" product.
3. Rinse the lens
again to remove the loosened debris, making sure to take as long as the package
directs: Rinsing is an important step.
4. Place the lens in your clean
lens case or lens holder and fill with fresh solution; don't "top off" your old
solution. Disinfecting kills microorganisms on the lens. Disinfection time
varies from product to product; check the package for details.
5. Repeat
steps two through four for your other lens.
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