MamasHealth.com Home Eye Health Amblyopia Aniridia Astigmatism Bechet's Disease Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy Black Eye Blepharitis Blepharospasm Blood in Eye Cataracts Chemical Eye Burn CMV Retinitis Color Blindness Contact Lenses Contact Lenses Care Contact Lenses Infection Corneal Transplant Crossed Eyes Detached Retina Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Syndrome Eye Eye focus and tear production Eye Care Eye Care Professionals Eye Exam Eye Herpes Farsightedness Floaters Fuchs' Dystrophy Glaucoma Keratoconus LASIK Doctors LASIK Risks LASIK Surgery Lattice Dystrophy Low Vision Macular Degeneration Macular Hole Macular Pucker Map-Dot-Fingerprint Nearsightedness Pink Eye Presbyopia Pterygia Sty Vitreous Detachment Links Email Mama Eyelid lift Dogs for the Blind Sunglasses Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	Safety Tips for People Who Wear Contact Lenses Make sure to: Get regular eye exams to assure the continued health of your eyes. Always have a back-up pair of glasses with a current prescription in case you have problems with your contact lenses. Always follow the directions of your eye care professional and all labeling instruction for proper use of contact lenses and lens care products. Always wash your hands before handling contact lenses. This will reduce your risk of getting an infection. Clean, rinse and air-dry your lens case each time lenses are removed. Contact lens cases can be a source of bacterial growth. Remove the lenses immediately and consult your eye care professional if your eyes become red, irritated, or your vision changes. Ask your eye care professional about wearing glasses or contact lenses during sports activities to minimize your chance of injury. Always ask your eye care professional before using any medicine or using topical eye products, even those you buy without a prescription. Some medicines may affect your vision or irritate your eyes. Apply cosmetics after inserting lenses and remove your lenses before removing makeup. Apply any aerosol products (hairspray, cologne, and deodorant) before inserting lenses. Always inform your employer if you wear contact lenses. Some jobs may require the use of eye protection equipment or may require that you not wear lenses. Follow and save the directions that come with your lenses. If you didn’t get a patient information booklet, request one from your eye care professional or look for one on the manufacturer’s website. Replace contacts as recommended by your eye care professional. Throw away disposable lenses after recommended wearing period. Do Not: Sleep in daily wear lenses because it may increase your chance of infection or irritation. Purchase contact lenses from gas stations, video stores, record shops, or any other vendor not authorized by law to dispense contact lenses. Contact lenses are medical devices that require a prescription. Swap contact lens with another person. Swapping provides a way to transfer germs between people. Contact lenses are individually fitted. Incorrectly fitted lenses may cause permanent eye injury, infection and may potentially lead to blindness. Smoke. Studies show that smokers who wear contact lenses have a higher rate of problems than nonsmokers. Swim while wearing contact lenses. There is a risk of eye infection from bacteria in swimming pool water. Put your lenses in your mouth to wet them. Saliva is not a sterile solution. Use tap water, distilled water or any homemade saline solution. Tap and distilled water have been associated with Acanthamoeba keratitis, a corneal infection that is resistant to treatment and cure. Rely on contact lenses to protect your eyes from the sun. Make sure to use sunglasses that block ultraviolet light.
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