What are the basics of daily contact lens care? What are my options?
Your eyes and your vision are precious — and good contact lens care can help assure a lifetime of healthy eyes. It`s important to follow the instructions for daily or weekly lens care prescribed by your eye care professional for your type of lenses. The basic steps include cleaning, rinsing, and disinfecting/storing to keep soft lenses clean, comfortable and free from bacteria. Daily disposable contact lenses are increasingly popular, which don`t require much care as they are designed to be worn for a single day, then thrown away and replaced with a brand new pair. The type of care contacts require — and how long they should be worn — is something each eye care professional will prescribe for each patient. Personal wear and care regimens may depend upon the type of contact prescribed, the nature of the vision problem being corrected, and the individual`s unique eye chemistry. Regardless of the type of lens you wear, you will find that lens care is now easier and more convenient than
