How Do You Clean Contact Lenses Without Solution?
It is always best to clean your contact lenses with a contact lens cleaning solution. These solutions are designed to remove irritants, protein buildup and potentially infectious agents from contact lenses in a way that regular water or even saline solution cannot. However, there may be times when you need to clean your contacts without access to a contact lens solution. When this happens, take special precautions to insure you do not damage your contacts or your eyes. Wash your hands thoroughly. You should always clean your contacts with clean hands. When you do not have access to sanitizing solution, you should be extra careful. If possible, wash your hands with hot water and soap before rinsing them thoroughly. If you do not have warm water, then use bottled water. Dry your hands. Use the lint-free cloth to make sure that all soap residue is gone. It will also keep your contacts from sticking to your hands, making it less likely that you will drop or lose them. Rinse one contact at
