Contact Lens

HOW TO USE CONTACT LENS

Here are some basic recommendations. 

• Read all of the patient information pamphlets that come with your contact lenses.
• Clean and care for your contacts as recommend

ed by your eye care professional.

• Wash your hands thoroughly before handling your contacts.
• Do not use tap water or saliva to clean contacts.
• Preservatives used in contact lens solutions may become irritating. If this happens, consult your eye care professional. Do not switch brands of contact lens solutions on your own, as this may lead to more toxic reactions or irritation.
• Do not wear your lenses for a longer period of time than recommended by your eye care professional.
• Bear in mind that overnight wear of contact lenses, including extended-wear contacts, is associated with an increased risk of serious eye infection.
• Never share your contact lenses with anyone else.
• Avoid using temporary lenses that are included with costumes and are not approved by a doctor.
• Carry “artificial tears,” a wetting solution, or glasses with you when you are likely to get dry, irritated eyes.
• Remember that contact lenses do not offer any eye protection. Use appropriate protective eye-wear when playing sports, especially hockey or squash.

If you experience blurred or hazy vision, or develop a pain in your eye while wearing contact lenses, remove them immediately and visit your eye care professional or go to the nearest emergency department.