Never use saliva to wet your lenses, despite what you may have heard. Saliva is a breeding ground for bacteria.
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Never insert your lenses if your eyes are red or irritated. Wait for the irritation to pass before insertion.
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Insert your lenses before applying makeup, and after using hair spray.
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Do not rub your eyes intensely with the lens in place.
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Avoid anything that could dry your eyes, such as dust and smoke.
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Do not swim with your contact lenses inserted.
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If a foreign substance should enter your eye, remove the lense immediately and reinsert when the object has been dislodged.
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Clean your lenses, rinse them thoroughly with distilled or filtered tap water, and disinfect them as directed. Be sure to change the storage solution daily.
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Don't switch your cleaning, disinfecting, or storage solution to another brand name, until you speak to your doctor.
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Don't forget to sterilize your lens case! You can do this by boiling a pot of water, removing it from the heat, and soaking your lens case for at least 20 minutes.
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Do not use commercially available eye whitening drops, such as visine, while wearing your contacts.
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Do not sleep with your lenses inserted, without doctor approval.
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Have your eyes and lenses checked by your doctor at least once a year!
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Never insert your lenses if your eyes are red or irritated. Wait for the irritation to pass before insertion.
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Insert your lenses before applying makeup, and after using hair spray.
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Do not rub your eyes intensely with the lens in place.
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Avoid anything that could dry your eyes, such as dust and smoke.
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Do not swim with your contact lenses inserted.
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If a foreign substance should enter your eye, remove the lense immediately and reinsert when the object has been dislodged.
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Clean your lenses, rinse them thoroughly with distilled or filtered tap water, and disinfect them as directed. Be sure to change the storage solution daily.
--
Don't switch your cleaning, disinfecting, or storage solution to another brand name, until you speak to your doctor.
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Don't forget to sterilize your lens case! You can do this by boiling a pot of water, removing it from the heat, and soaking your lens case for at least 20 minutes.
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Do not use commercially available eye whitening drops, such as visine, while wearing your contacts.
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Do not sleep with your lenses inserted, without doctor approval.
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Have your eyes and lenses checked by your doctor at least once a year!
Keep your fingernails short to avoid tearing your lenses (soft contacts only).
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Close your drain when you remove or insert your lenses over a sink.
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Close your drain when you remove or insert your lenses over a sink.
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Always wash your hands with a non-creamy and non-oily soap. Ivory is a good choice.
Always wash your hands with a non-creamy and non-oily soap. Ivory is a good choice.
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It's a good idea to always be checking your lenses closely for any nicks or defects. If any are found, replace the lens as soon as possible.
It's a good idea to always be checking your lenses closely for any nicks or defects. If any are found, replace the lens as soon as possible.
Here are a few tips for caring for and maintaining your contact lenses:
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