Contact Lens Care: Tips By Top Opticians in Mauritius
Contact lenses are corrective lenses worn on the eye’s surface, that provide vision correction. As per top Opticians in Mauritius, proper Contact lens care and hygiene are highly recommended to ensure the health and safety of your eyes.
In this blog, we will discuss some of the do’s and don’ts of contact lens care and hygiene:
The Do’s:
Do Wash Your Hands: It is advisable to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, before handling the contact lenses. This helps minimise the risk of transferring dirt, bacteria, or other contaminants to your lenses and eyes.
Do Follow the Recommended Replacement Schedule: Adhere to the replacement schedule recommended by your eye care professional. Whether it’s daily disposables or monthly lenses, replacing your lenses as advised helps prevent the buildup of deposits and reduces the risk of eye infections.
Do Clean and Disinfect Your Lenses Properly: Clean the contact lenses using a cleaning solution. Rub the lenses gently with your fingertips to remove debris, proteins, and bacteria. After cleaning, disinfect the lenses according to the instructions provided by your eye care professional.
Do Use Fresh Solution Each Time: While storing your lenses overnight, ensure you use a fresh contact lens solution. Never reuse or top off the old solution, as it may harbour bacteria or lose its disinfecting properties.
Do Replace Your Lens Case Regularly: Contact lens cases can harbour bacteria and should be replaced every three months or as recommended by your eye care professional. Clean your lens case daily with solution, rinse it thoroughly, and let it air dry.
The Don’ts:
Don’t Wear Your Lenses Longer Than Recommended: Follow the prescribed wearing schedule for your contact lenses. Extended wear beyond the recommended duration can increase the risk of eye infections and discomfort.
Don’t Sleep or Swim with Your Lenses: Avoid sleeping or swimming while wearing your contact lenses, unless they are specifically designed for extended wear or are prescription swimming lenses. Sleeping or swimming with lenses increases the risk of eye irritation, infections, and corneal damage.
Don’t Use Tap Water or Saliva to Rinse Lenses: Never use tap water, saliva, or non-sterile liquids to clean or rinse your contact lenses. These substances may contain harmful microorganisms that can cause eye infections.
Don’t Wear Expired Lenses: Check the expiration date of your contact lenses and discard any expired ones. Expired lenses may lose their effectiveness, become less comfortable, and increase the risk of eye problems.
Don’t Share Your Lenses: Contact lenses are personalised medical devices and should not be shared with others. Sharing lenses can lead to the spread of bacteria, infections, and potential damage to your eyes.
Remember to consult the i2i Optical store’s top opticians in Mauritius for specific instructions and guidance.
