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Expert Guide: How to Safely Care for Your Contact Lenses

Always Wash Your Hands Thoroughly

To prevent contamination, wash hands with hot water and mild soap (avoid oils or perfumed soaps that leave residues). Dry with a clean towel.

Keep Nails Short and Avoid Harmful Substances

Long nails can scratch or tear lenses—keep them trimmed. Skip saliva (loaded with microbes) or alcohol (too abrasive), even for quick cleans.

Never Expose Lenses to Water

Don't swim with lenses or rinse under tap water, even mineral water—it carries viruses and microbes that stick to lenses, risking corneal inflammation. Opt for glasses at pools, beaches, or jacuzzis. Avoid tinted eye drops too.

Use Approved Cleaning Solutions for Rinsing

These remove debris and deposits while hydrating eyes to prevent dryness. Skip supermarket products; consult your ophthalmologist first for safe options.

Follow Wearing Limits and Storage Rules

Maximum 12 hours continuous wear, respecting guidelines. Store cleaned lenses in a case replaced every 3 months.

More info: The National Union of Ophthalmologists of France

S.L. Dippa