· By Francesco Coletta
Dos and Don'ts with Your Colored Contact Lenses!
5 Things to Do with Your Natural Effect Colored Contact Lenses
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Follow the instructions of your ophthalmologist :
- See your eye doctor for a preliminary examination and follow his or her recommendations on how to wear and maintain your lenses.
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Maintain Good Hand Hygiene :
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and dry them with a clean towel before touching your contact lenses.
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Clean and Disinfect Your Lenses Regularly :
- Use a contact lens solution to clean and disinfect them according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Store Lenses in a Clean Container :
- Use a clean contact lens container and fill with fresh solution every time you store your lenses.
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Remove your lenses before going to sleep :
- Even though lenses are designed for long-term wear, remove them before bed to allow your eyes to breathe.
5 Things Not to Do with Your Natural Effect Colored Contact Lenses
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Do not wear lenses if your eyes are irritated or infected :
- If you experience eye irritation, redness, or infection, avoid wearing your lenses until the problem is resolved.
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Do not use tap water or saliva :
- Never use tap water, saliva or any other non-sterile liquid to clean or store your lenses.
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Do not exceed the recommended usage time :
- Do not wear your lenses longer than the recommended time (e.g. daily, monthly) to avoid eye infection or damage.
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Do not exchange lenses with others :
- Avoid sharing your lenses with other people, even if you have disinfected them, to prevent cross-infection.
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Don't ignore the signs of discomfort :
- If you feel dry, itchy, or blurred vision, remove your lenses immediately and consult an eye doctor if symptoms persist.