Minimize the Risk of Infection or Injury! Read on to Find the Safety Wearing Tips for Contact Lenses

It’s a mere fact that anyone can wear a contact lens whatever their age or lifestyle is. Some people wear it to correct their vision while others prefer it as a styling tool. It's true it takes a bit of practice to use contact lenses but it doesn't take long to get the hang of it. So, here is a compilation of few safety tips to handle contact lenses with care and avoid eye infections.

    Get your contact lenses in NZ prescribed by an expert eye specialist and have your lenses fitted by a qualified eye care professional.

    Wash your hands with water and soap before handling your contact lenses and dry with a lint-free towel.

    Always rub your eyes with a solution after taking out contact lenses from each eye.

    Don’t wear contact lenses overnight because when you close your eyes with your lenses in place, you’re reducing oxygen. And, when you are closing your eyes you have a lens being closed against the eye and this causes any germs on the lens are being slammed against the cornea.

    Avoid contact lenses in the shower or while swimming.

    Avoid reusing contact lenses because the disinfecting capability of the solution is gone. Use fresh solution every time you store your lenses in their case.

    Never use saliva as a wetting agent.

Follow these instructions to avoid any irritation or infection in your eyes but if any problem persists, remove your contact lenses immediately and consult your eye practitioner.

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