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Contact lenses are great for people who may not love wearing glasses, but they require a lot more maintenance and care. In fact, lack of proper care could actually have a negative impact on your eye health. The eye doctors at Wing Eyecare in Cincinnati, OH, instruct their patients to do the following to avoid any complications.

How to Properly Care for & Safely Wear Contact Lenses

1. Always Wash Your Hands

Always wash your hands with warm, soapy water before inserting or removing your contacts. Consider drying your hands with a lint-free towel to minimize the chances of getting debris in your eyes.

2. Use Fresh Contact Solution

Reusing your contact solution sounds like a good way to save money, but it may actually contain bacteria that could be harmful to your eyes. Always replace it, and use the solution to clean the case instead of water to avoid harmful microorganisms.

3. Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes

It can be hard not to, especially during allergy season, but rubbing your eyes while wearing contacts could rip the lens and also hurt you. Furthermore, the germs from your unwashed hands could get onto the lenses. If you suffer from itchy eyes, talk to your eye doctor about drops.

4. Use Eye-Doctor-Approved Drops

eye doctorExcessive screen time can lead to dry eyes, which are a big problem for contact wearers. Blink frequently when using your phone or computer, and ask your eye doctor for rewetting drops to keep your eyes moist.

5. Follow Your Health Care Provider’s Instructions

While there are certain contact lenses you don’t need to remove when you sleep, most need to be taken out. Your eye doctor will let you know how long you can wear yours before you need to switch to a new pair. Some contact lenses can be worn up to a month, while others are meant to be thrown out after each use.

At Wing Eyecare, their eye doctors provide everything you need to see clearly, whether you wear contact lenses or prefer glasses. They offer annual exams and a wide selection of prescription glasses and sunglasses, as well as contact lenses from top brands like Cooper Vision® and Bausch & Lomb®. Request an appointment online, or call (888) 274-9464.

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