- Have regular check-ups as advised by your practitioner
- Always wash and dry your hands prior to handling your lenses
- Always rub, rinse and store your lenses in the recommended solution before and after each use (except single-use lenses, which should be discarded after each wear)
- Always clean the lens case with solution, wipe with a clean tissue then air-dry after each use by placing the case and lids face down on a tissue
- Always apply the same lens first to avoid mixing them up
- Check the lens is not inside out before insertion
- Check the lens is not damaged before insertion
- Handle carefully to avoid damaging the lens
- Apply your lenses before putting on make-up
- Remove lenses then remove make-up
- Keep your eyes closed when using hairspray or other aerosols
- Replace your lens case at least monthly
- Discard lenses and solutions that are past their expiry date
- Wear only the lenses specified by your contact lens practitioner
- Stick strictly to the recommended wearing schedule and replacement frequency
- Make sure you have an adequate supply of replacement lenses and solutions
- Have an up-to-date pair of spectacles for when you need to remove your lenses
Ask yourself these three questions, each time you wear your lenses:
- Do my eyes feel good with my lenses? — no discomfort
- Do my eyes look good? — no redness
- Do I see well? — no unusual blurring with either eye
If the answer to any of these questions is no, leave your lenses off and contact us or make an appointment immediately.
- Use tap water, or any other water, on your lenses or lens case
- Wet your lenses with saliva
- Put a lens on the eye if it falls on the floor or other surface, without cleaning and storing again
- Apply a lens if it is dirty, dusty or damaged
- Continue to wear your lenses if your eyes don’t feel good, look good, or see well
- Re-use or top up solution – discard and replace with fresh solution each time lenses are stored
- Decant solution into smaller containers
- Wear lenses left in the case for more than seven days without cleaning and storing them in fresh solution
- Sleep in your lenses unless specifically advised to by your practitioner
- Wear any lens overnight if you are unwell
- Use your lenses for swimming, hot tubs or water sports, unless wearing goggles
- Wear your lenses when showering unless you keep your eyes firmly closed
- Switch the solution you use except on the advice of your practitioner
- Use any eye drops without advice from your contact lens practitioner
- Share contact lenses or wear any lenses not specified by your practitioner
If you have any questions about your contact lenses please contact us or make an appointment for advice.
