How Can I Extend the Life of My Contact Lenses?
The length of wear for contact lenses depends on the lens type and your optometrist’s recommendations. However, with proper care and handling, you can extend the life of your contact lenses and keep them in better condition. Always check with your optometrist before changing your contact lens routine, and report any eye changes immediately.Care and MaintenanceWash your hands before handling your contact lenses to avoid transmitting bacteria that may speed lens deterioration or cause eye infections. To keep contact lenses moist and prevent germs, never store contact lenses in an open container. Only wear contact lenses for the length of time recommended by your optometrist during a given day, and remove the lenses at night before bed. Use fresh contact solution when you store them, as residue buildup in your lens case will harm your contact lenses over time. Avoid using homemade contact solutions or cleaners, and be sure to place the solution in your contact lens case before putting the