{"id":541,"date":"2015-01-19T12:12:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-19T12:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/?p=541"},"modified":"2016-12-07T16:42:31","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T11:12:31","slug":"protecting-contact-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lenspick.com\/blog\/protecting-contact-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Protect Contact Lenses with Lens Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you finally got rid of your spectacles and there\u2019s nothing quite like the freedom from them, right? Your contact lenses make you look much better and you don\u2019t need to worry about glasses shattering or breaking anymore either! It all sounds fine and dandy, but in reality, using contact lenses isn\u2019t a walk in the park by any means, they\u2019re extremely delicate and can cause a lot of damage if not used properly. Here\u2019s how to take care of your contact lenses in the best way, so that you can avoid infection, eye damage and a lot more.<\/p>\n

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There are a couple of steps you need to follow to make sure you don\u2019t cause any damage to your contact lenses, or worse, your eyes. Using unclean or improperly disinfected contact lenses could lead to a whole bunch of eye infections like keratitis, which in turn could lead to partial or complete blindness and might even require a corneal transplant. If that doesn\u2019t sound like something that will spur you on to take utmost care of your contact lenses, we don\u2019t know what will. Fortunately, it\u2019s not too difficult to take good care of your contact lenses, all you need is a little bit of patience. Make sure to follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Before starting the cleaning process, wash your hands thoroughly with a mild disinfectant soap. Anything that advertises moisturizers and perfumes usually leaves a coating on your hands that might cause irritation to your eye once transferred to the lenses, so try to avoid them.<\/li>\n
  2. Wipe off your hands with a clean and dry lint free cloth or towel so that you don\u2019t smudge the lenses while handling them.<\/li>\n
  3. Carefully remove one contact lens from your eye and clean it with an appropriate contact lens cleaning solution. Make sure to hold your eyelid up with the free hand while removing the contact lens so you don\u2019t blink in between the process.\"how-to-remove-contact-lenses\"<\/li>\n
  4. Depending on the type or solution (rub or no rub), begin the cleaning process. If your solution recommends rubbing, gently rub the contact lens after putting a couple of drops of solution onto it. Take care not to use your fingernails or press too hard. Now rinse the lens properly, this is very important for no rub lenses since it\u2019s pretty much the only step you need to take for proper dirt\/bacteria removal.<\/li>\n
  5. Place the lens in the case filled with a fresh batch of contact lens solution. Do NOT use the same solution you poured out for the previous day or night. It\u2019s a good practice to also clean your case everyday, following the same precautions as you\u2019d take for your lenses.<\/li>\n
  6. Repeat the above steps for your other lens as well.<\/li>\n
  7. If you\u2019ve used a hydrogen peroxide based contact lens solution, don\u2019t forget to dip it in a neutralized solution after the cleaning process or you\u2019ll end up with injured eyes.\"contact<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Quite honestly, cleaning your contact lenses isn\u2019t too difficult and doesn\u2019t take too much time either, you just need to take the required precautions. It\u2019s very important to get the correct contact lens solution though, especially if you have sensitive eyes. There are a multitude of options available in the market for users with sensitive eyes, so it\u2019s always better to get recommendations from your optometrist or ophthalmologist since they know exactly what suits you best.<\/p>\n

    Apart from all the steps above, there are a few things you absolutely should NOT do. Despite how well intentioned they seem, these commonly seen mistakes could really cost you in the long run. Here\u2019s what we mean:<\/p>\n