s there a high risk of eye infection with contact lens wear?
Only if you do not care for your contact lenses correctly. This is why you have to ensure that each lens is cleaned and disinfected with the proper contact lens solution before placing them on the eye. Make sure you always wash your hands before handing the lens. Your contact lens case should also be cleaned regularly with hot water and replaced on a monthly basis. If you follow the advice of your optometrist, there is very little risk of infection. The importance of contact lens hygiene cannot be stressed enough – there are no shortcuts.
