Proper care of your contacts helps to maximize your comfort while wearing them.
Caring for Your Contacts
DON'Ts:
Insert torn or scratched contacts 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 and follow your eye doctor's recommended regimen faithfully.
Allow anyone else to wear your contact lenses or try them on. You can risk accidentally transmitting or acquiring a serious disease.
Let's face it: Contacts are worn on your eyes, so it's very important to keep your contacts clean and comfortable for maximum lens longevity and clear, crisp vision.
Follow your eye doctor's lens care recommendations!
Wear sunglasses while you're in the sun.
Use re-wetting drops to lubricate your lenses for enhanced comfort in dry conditions.
Don't rub your eyes while you are wearing your contacts.
Itchy or reddened eyes can be symptoms of serious problems. Remove your lenses and call your eye doctor immediately.
Always keep a pair of glasses with your current prescription handy.
DOs:
Wash your hands thoroughly before handling your contacts.
Clean and store your contact lenses as directed.
Use commercially prepared solutions and care products. Pearle Vision recommends ReNu® multi-purpose by Bausch & Lomb.
Store your contact lenses properly and replace your case monthly.
Call your eye doctor immediately if you experience severe itching, redness or chronic blurry vision.
The list of DON'Ts is just as important
Makeup Tips
If you wear makeup and/or cosmetics along with contacts, you'll want to take note of these tips to help you wear your contacts with safety and comfort.
Always put your contacts on before applying makeup.
Choose water-based, hypoallergenic brands of makeup. These can be less irritating to your eyes.
Discard mascara and eyeliner within three or four months, as these types of cosmetics can build up bacteria more quickly than others.
Avoid waterproof mascara. This type of mascara cannot be easily removed with water and may stain soft contacts.
Avoid products that are labeled 'natural' or 'preservative-free,' as they are more prone to bacterial buildup.
Remove your contacts before you remove your makeup.
Emergencies Can Arise
Be sure you have a pair of eyeglasses with your current prescription on hand at all times. Additionally, ophthalmalic-quality sunglasses will help protect your eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays.
