If you’ve decided to trade your eyeglasses in for contact lenses, it’s critical to learn how to properly handle and care for them. This will help prevent discomfort and ensure you maintain healthy vision. The team at Ala Moana EyeCare Associates in Honolulu, HI, is dedicated to teaching each of their patients how to keep their contact lenses clean and protect themselves from serious vision problems.

3 Tips for New Contact Lens Wearers

1. Wash Your Hands Before Handling Lenses

Before you handle your contact lenses, wash your hands with soap and dry them with a lint-free towel. Avoid any scented soaps or hand lotions as this could compromise the surface of the lenses.

2. Always Clean the Lenses Before & After Wear

Whether you are taking your contacts out or putting them back in, it is important to get into the practice of cleaning and disinfecting them. A dirty lens can lead to a serious eye infection. Before you go to bed at night, store your lenses in a proper case to prevent them from drying out.

3. Use the Proper Saline Solution

Never rinse your contact lenses or lens case in water. Ask your optometrist to recommend the appropriate saline solution that will work best with your brand of lenses. Water may contain bacteria or other contaminants harmful to both the contact lenses and your eyes.

Following these tips will help keep your eyes healthy and prevent serious vision issues. If you need to be fitted for contact lenses or want to learn more about how to properly care for them, turn to the optometrists at Ala Moana EyeCare Associates on Oahu. Call (808) 946-3937 today to schedule an appointment, and visit their website to learn more about their services.