Contact lenses are a medical device that requires a few precautions in order to use them optimally and avoid irritation, infection and potential complications.
The most important thing is to get professional advice on choosing the right lenses for your eye. An eye care professional will be able to choose the right lenses and explain how to put them in and take them out.
Rules for safe contact lens wear :
- Wash and dry your hands before touching your contact lenses
- Clean your lenses every day with appropriate solutions
- Clean cases regularly and change them frequently
- Seek specialist advice before changing maintenance solution
- Respect the prescribed wearing and renewal times
- Don't sleep with your contacts in
- Avoid wearing contact lenses on airplanes or in air-conditioned environments
- Putting on make-up after contact lenses
- Choose water-resistant makeup to prevent it from running onto the lens
If, despite these precautions, the lenses cause irritation, remove them immediately and consult a specialist.