dos and donts for contact lens wearers

Do:

• Wash, rinse, and dry your hands thoroughly each time you handle your contacts.

• Check the contact lens to be sure it is not inside-out before insertion.

• Use only those contact lens products approved by your eye doctor.

• Follow these steps for cleaning your contacts (if using reusable lenses). These steps apply to multi-purpose cleaners such as Revita Lens and Opti-Free. If your doctor has recommended a different cleaning system, please ask about specific instructions.

1. Clean by rubbing gently with contact lens solution. The FDA recommends rubbing even if you are using a "NO RUB" product.

2. Rinse the contact lens with a solution to remove the loosened debris.

3. Disinfect the contact by soaking in the solution overnight. Never reuse or top off old solution. Use a fresh contact lens solution each time lenses are cleaned and stored.

• Clean your contact lens case after the contacts is inserted by rinsing with contact lens solution. Leave the case open to dry.

• Replace the contact lens case at least every 3 months.

• Apply eye make-up after inserting your contacts.

• Have a current pair of eyeglasses in case there is a problem with your contacts.

• Remove your contacts immediately if they become uncomfortable. Try to clean and reinsert the contact lens.

• If you experience persistent eye redness, irritation, discharge, or vision change, discontinue contact lens wear and make an appointment to see your eye doctor.

• Replace your lenses as directed by your eye doctor. Your contacts are replaced every: (Please circle) DAY, 2 WEEKS, MONTH, 2 MONTHS, 3 MONTHS

• If you are a new contact lens wearer, please follow our recommended wearing schedule. Your eyes will need to slowly adapt to wearing contact lenses.

Recommended Wearing Schedule:

Day 1: Maximum 4 hours
Day 2: Maximum 6 hours
Day 3: Maximum 8 hours
Day 4: Maximum 10 hours
Day 5: Maximum 12 hours

Don't:

• Sleep in the contacts unless they were prescribed for overnight wear by your eye doctor. Sleeping in contacts may cause serious eye infections.

• Wear contacts for any activity involving water, such as swimming, showering, or using a hot tub. You may wear contacts if swim goggles are used over the contact lenses.

• Store your contacts in tap water, saliva, or any solution that is not approved for contacts.

• Share your contacts with friends or family. They are specific for your eyes only.

• Insert a contact lens into an eye that is red, irritated, or painful.

• Miss your follow-up visits. Only a thorough evaluation by your eye doctor can determine how your eyes are responding to the contacts. Early signs of problems may not cause symptoms and routine follow-ups will help prevent such problems.

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** Please call if you have problems or questions. Let us know immediately if you lose or tear a trial contact lens. You must wear your trial contacts into your 1 week follow-up appointment.