21-25 August 2023
Here are a few reminders to help maintain eye health when using contact lenses.
Do…
- keep your contact lenses away from tap water
- wash and dry your hands thoroughly before handling your contact lenses
- use optometrist recommended solutions to clean and store your contact lenses
- stop wearing your contact lenses if you are unwell
Don’t…
- wear contact lenses in the shower
- swim at the beach or pool with your contact lenses
- use contact lenses that are past their expiry date
- sleep in your contact lenses (unless directed to do so by your optometrist, e.g. orthoK lenses)