Don't Do These 11 Things If You Wear Daily Disposable Contacts!

Countless people around the world wear daily disposable contact lenses. Used properly, dailies promote eye health and are comfortable and convenient. But there are plenty of ways you can damage your eyes with them.

11 Things You Should Never Do With Daily Disposable Contacts

1. Don't touch contacts with dirty hands. Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling your lenses.
2. Don't expose your contacts to water. Any source of water can change the shape of your lenses and cause micro-abrasions on your cornea. If you get water on your contacts, dispose of them and insert a new pair.
3. Don't reuse your contacts. Daily disposable contacts are designed to be thrown away after every single use. Reusing them increases infection risk significantly.
4. Don't insert a dropped contact. If a lens falls to the floor or sink, discard it and open a fresh pair.
5. Don't ever put contacts in your mouth. Your mouth contains bacteria that can infect your eyes. Carry a spare pair of glasses or extra dailies for unexpected situations.
6. Don't overwear your daily lenses. The maximum recommended daily use for any contact lens is 14-16 hours. Wearing contacts longer deprives your corneas of oxygen.
7. Don't sleep with your lenses. Daily lenses should never be worn overnight. This can lead to ocular irritation, swelling, and corneal ulcers.
8. Don't insert contacts before completing your morning routine. Avoid inserting contacts before showering, washing your face, or styling your hair with aerosol products.
9. Don't get makeup on your contacts. Insert your contacts before applying makeup. Avoid waterproof makeup near your eyes while wearing contacts.
10. Don't wear contacts if your eyes are irritated. If your eyes feel uncomfortable, remove your lenses. If symptoms persist, contact our team at St. Clairsville Eyecare.
11. Don't rub your eyes. If your eyes feel itchy or dry, ask our team about appropriate eye drops to relieve discomfort.

For any questions about contact lenses, contact St. Clairsville Eyecare in St. Clairsville, Ohio today. Call (740) 695-0444.