Contact Lens Care: Dailies

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INSERTION ROUTINE:

• Wash and thoroughly dry hands
• Remove new lens from blister pack
• Inspect lens to make sure there are no rips or debris
• Make sure the finger applying the lens is as dry as possible, apply lens to eye
• Wash and thoroughly dry hands

REMOVAL ROUTINE:

• Wash and thoroughly dry hands, make sure hands are bone-dry
• Remove lens and dispose into garbage or into separate container so they can be recycled by us, we encourage you to bring your used contacts and open blister packs to the office to be properly recycled! Do not put into normal recycling, do not flush in toilet

INSERTION, REMOVAL, AND CLEANING TIPS:

• Is my lens inside out? Look for lens flaring on edge or do pinch test: if edges flare away from each other, it is inside out

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INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS:

• YouTube: "Contact Lenses for Beginners: How to Put In Contacts" - Doctor Eye Health
• YouTube: "How To Take Out Contact Lenses Easily“ - Doctor Eye Health
• YouTube: "How to Remove a Stuck Contact Lens from the Eye" - Doctor Eye Health (We are happy to remove any stuck contact lens for you if needed!)

CONTACT LENS DO'S:

• Have eye health and lens fit + prescription evaluated every year with your eye doctor
• Visit your doctor promptly if you experience any eye redness, pain, irritation, discharge, or sudden change in vision
• Discard lenses daily
• Handle lenses with freshly clean & dry hands
• Check for lens damage/rip prior to inserting
• Apply makeup AFTER you put lenses in
• Remove lenses BEFORE removing makeup
• Have up-to-date glasses in good wearing condition for days you cannot wear lenses
• Have adequate supply of lenses, do not wait until you run out before seeing your doctor
• Use a contact lens approved re-wetting drop as needed (preservative free non-gel artificial tears)

CONTACT LENS DON'TS:

• Use tap water on lenses or case, or handle with tap water on hands
• Sleep in lenses unless instructed by doctor
• Shower or swim in lenses, including pools and hot tubs
• Wear same lens longer than recommended
• Insert lenses when eyes are red or irritated
• Put lenses in your mouth
• Share lenses with someone else
• Use any eye drop or eye medication while wearing lenses that is not approved for use while wearing lenses

REMINDER:

Contact lenses are recognized as Class II and Class III medical devices, meaning they pose a moderate to high risk to patient health and safety if misused or if used without proper oversight by an eye doctor. Wearing contacts increases your risk of corneal infections, corneal ulcers, corneal trauma, and eye irritation. Conditions like corneal infections and corneal ulcers can develop very quickly, and in severe cases can cause loss of vision. While rare, we never want this to be you!

It is our job to make sure you have the tools and knowledge to wear your contact lenses safely, happily, and reduce the possibility of any adverse events occurring. It is important to monitor corneal health on at least an annual basis with your eye doctor, and follow the proper lens care and hygiene protocols provided by your eye doctor.