Thursday, June 18, 2009

Do's and Dont's

1. Wash your hands before you touch your lenses.
2. Opt for lenses made of silicone hydrogel as this prevents eye dryness.
3. Don't wear contact lenses for too long.
4. Don't go for a swim with them.
5. Avoid sleeping with your lenses.
6. Never use saliva to wet your contact lenses.
7. Contact lens case must be kept sterile and changed every 3 months.
8. The casing and cleaning solution should not be kept in a wet or damp environment.
9. When cleaning your lenses, remember to rub the surface to remove any protein build up.
10. Long finger nails can cause breakages or scratches on lenses.
11. Wearers must protect their eyes from the sun.
12. Avoid wearing lenses when there's an outbreak of seasonal eye infection such as conjunctivitis.
13. Never use someone else's used lens solution to keep your own lenses.
14. Don't put on any hand lotions before you put on your lenses.