{"id":10336,"date":"2021-03-18T06:13:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T06:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=10336"},"modified":"2021-07-27T13:01:41","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T13:01:41","slug":"top-10-tips-for-contact-lens-wearers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-contact-lenses\/common-contact-lens-problems\/top-10-tips-for-contact-lens-wearers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tips For Contact Lens Wearers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>If you wear contact lenses, you\u2019ll want to read our list of the top 10 healthy habits that all contact lens wearers should follow<i>.\u00a0<\/i><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you know the basics of contact lens wear and care?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have healthy contact lens habits?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-contact-lenses\/common-contact-lens-problems\/the-dos-and-donts-of-wearing-contact-lenses\/\">wear contact lenses<\/a>, even if only very occasionally, it is essential to schedule regular eye exams. This will ensure you maintain your clear vision and good eye health.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here are 10 habits that all contact lens wearers should know and follow<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Many people choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-contact-lenses\/common-contact-lens-problems\/top-8-contact-lens-problems\/\">contact lenses as a safe and convenient<\/a> way to correct their vision. But according to the CDC, almost all people who wear contacts misuse them in some way.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\"><strong>Schedule an eye exam<\/strong><\/a> and the eye doctor will review the basics of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-contact-lenses\/common-contact-lens-problems\/the-dos-and-donts-of-wearing-contact-lenses\/\">safe contact lens wear<\/a> and care to keep your eyes feeling their best.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-contact-lenses\/common-contact-lens-problems\/the-dos-and-donts-of-wearing-contact-lenses\/\">The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Wearing Contact Lenses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>Top 10 Tips for contact lenses\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Always wash your hands<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Hand hygiene is essential, always wash your hands with soap and water, then rinse them before handling your contact lenses or touching your eyes. Dry your hands using a lint-free cloth or paper towel.<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Do not sleep in lenses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Unless advised by your eye doctor, always remove your lenses before you go to sleep, take a shower, or go swimming.<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Never use water<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>When you remove your contacts, be sure to rinse and gently rub them with the lens solution that your eye doctor recommends. Never use tap water or saliva to clean or wet your lenses!<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Replace the lens storage case<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Keep your contact lens case clean by washing it with warm water and soap every week. Replace it every month.<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Do not over wear<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Only wear your contact lenses for the recommended time and days of the week, as instructed by your eye doctor.<\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Makeup<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>If you wear makeup, try to avoid applying any makeup to the inner portion of your eye, where it can cause irritation. Mascara and eyeliners can infect your eyes and the contact lenses.<\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Backup glasses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Always carry a back-up pair of glasses, in case your eyes need a break from your contacts. Even if you wear your lenses on a full-time basis, ask your eye doctor for an inexpensive pair of backup glasses, as there will be times when wearing your lenses is just not possible.<\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Red eyes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Never wear your contacts if your eyes feel irritated or appear red. Wait until full eye comfort is restored before inserting them. Never hesitate to contact your eye doctor if you have red or irritated eyes, before wearing contact lenses.<\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Do not share<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Never share your contact lenses with anyone, even family members. Whether your contact lenses are purely cosmetic or to correct vision \u2014 don\u2019t let them touch anyone else\u2019s eyeballs.<\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Your eye doctor is your friend<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>If your eyes or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/guide-to-contact-lenses\/common-contact-lens-problems\/top-8-contact-lens-problems\/\">contact lenses are giving you any trouble<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">contact your eye doctor<\/a> without delay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/\">Optical and Contact Lenses<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>The most important message on contact lenses is: <em>\u2018if in doubt, take them out!\u2019.<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you wear contact lenses, even if only very occasionally, it is essential to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">schedule regular eye exams<\/a>. 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