Contact Lens Storage - Tips for Proper Care and Maintenance
Contact Lens Storage FAQ
How do you store contact lenses?
For all other types of contact lenses , there’s only one way to store them: in a sterile contact lens case, filled with contact lens solution. Contact lens cases should be replaced or cleaned with contact lens solution every three months, and expired contact lens solution must be discarded.
How important are contact lenses cleaning & storage?
If you wear fortnightly or monthly contact lenses, cleaning, and storage play an important role in ensuring your vision, comfort and eye health safety is maintained for the entire wearing schedule.
How do you use contact lenses?
Instructions for using these devices are all a little different. In general, you first rinse the lenses, using either saline or multipurpose solution as directed. One brand requires rubbing with the saline, but most are no-rub. Next, put your contact lenses in the device and fill it with the same type of solution as for the rinse.
How do I care for my contact lenses?
Keep your contact lens well lubricated at all times, either with artificial tears in your eyes, or stored in solution in your contact lens case Clean and disinfect your contact lenses using fresh solution after removing Have an eye test every 12 months or as recommended by your OPSM optometrist
Should You Wear Daily contact lenses?
If you wear daily contact lenses this information isn’t for you, as you enjoy the convenience of a fresh new lens every day without having to worry about having to clean or store your contact lenses.
Contact Lens Storage References
If you want to know more about Contact Lens Storage, consider exploring links below:
What Is Contact Lens Storage
- https://storables.com/articles/how-to-store-contact-lens/
- https://www.lensworld.com.au/blog/whats-the-best-way-to-store-your-contact-lenses/
- https://www.allaboutvision.com/en-au/contact-lenses/care-of-lenses/
Contact Lens Storage Information
- https://www.contactlens.com.au/blog/how-to-clean-and-store-your-contact-lenses/24
- https://contactlenssociety.com/store-contact-lenses-properly/
- https://www.acuvue.com.au/wear-and-care/contact-lens-cleaning-and-care
- https://www.opsm.com.au/contact-lenses-advice/tips/caring-for-contacts
- https://www.esoeye.com/blogs/news/safe-ways-for-storing-contact-lenses
- https://amplifyeye.care/the-dos-and-donts-of-storing-your-contact-lenses/
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