Can one wear make-up along with soft contact lenses?
DO: Apply your lenses before you apply makeup. Wash your hands thoroughly before you apply your lenses. (Even moisturizer or sunscreen can cause stinging or other problems, so wash up!) Wear your lenses before you wear your make-up Apply eye shadow and liner gently, so you don’t jostle or damage your lenses. Use oil-free and fragrance-free eye makeup. Use water-resistant mascara and eyeliner to prevent flaking and smudging. Replace eyeliner and mascara every three months. Call your eye care professional if you have any redness, pain,swelling or irritation. Remove your lenses before you remove your eye make-up. Remove all eye makeup every day.Use a hypoallergenic remover,preferably oil-free. DON’T: Don’t wear makeup (or apply your lenses) if your eyes are swollen,red or infected. Don’t share makeup. Don’t share contact lenses. Don’t apply eyeliner to your inner lid (inside the lashes). Don’t wear your lenses when you go to the hair salon. Even second-hand spray and fumes can damage your
