Discover our top tips for safely storing your contact lenses and extending their lifespan.

As a contact lens wearer, you know how crucial it is to take good care of them to avoid infections.

Whether you use monthly, bi-weekly, or rigid lenses, it's essential to know the best practices for storing and maintaining them.

In this article, we'll explain why you need to clean your lenses properly, the routine you should follow, and the mistakes to avoid.

Poorly maintained contact lenses can encourage the growth of bacteria.

If you don't clean them properly, bacteria can multiply and settle on the lenses, leading to infections. Proper lens care also ensures comfort throughout the intended wear period.

Additionally, following the recommended cleaning routine helps prevent premature wear, saving you from unexpected expenses.

To ensure safe and clear vision, it's important to follow a strict routine. Here's how:

1. Use an appropriate care solution

It's essential to use a solution that matches your type of lenses.

 

• If you wear soft contact lenses, consider using products from brands like Aosept or Opti-Free.
• If you wear rigid contact lenses, we recommend products from Boston or TotalCare.

 

2. Maintain impeccable hand hygiene

Before touching your eyes, it's crucial to wash your hands. Dry them with a clean towel to avoid transferring germs to your contact lenses.

 

3. Clean and rinse your lenses

After washing your hands, you can start cleaning your lenses.

 

1. Remove the lens from your eye.

2. Place it on your index finger.

3. Apply a few drops of your care solution.

4. Gently rub the lens with your thumb in circular motions for about 20 seconds.

5. You can then store it in a previously cleaned case filled with fresh care solution.

6. Repeat the same process for your other lens.

It's easy to make mistakes. Here are some traps to avoid at all costs:

 

• Wearing your contact lenses longer than recommended: Each type of lens has a specific wear duration, determined by the manufacturer, based on its technology and materials. Daily lenses are meant to be discarded after one day, while monthly lenses are designed to be worn for 30 days.

• Ignoring the expiration date of your care solution: The expiration date on your solution indicates how long the product remains effective. Using an expired product increases the risk of improper disinfection, leaving your lenses more susceptible to bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.

• Using tap water for storage: If you're in an emergency and run out of care solution, never use tap water. Tap water contains impurities and microorganisms that can be harmful to your eye health.

• Reusing the same cleaning solution: Reusing the same care solution two days in a row risks contaminating your contact lenses with the previous day's solution. In addition, it loses its disinfecting effectiveness.

 

By following these tips, you can ensure that your lenses are stored under the best possible conditions. Not only will you extend their lifespan, but you'll also guarantee clear vision and optimal comfort every day.