Press Release Summary = Although contact lenses may be a perfect solution for many, failure to look after them properly can cause all sorts of problems ranging from discomfort to serious eye infections.
Onestopcontactlenses.co.uk, the UK's leading independent online contact lens retailer, has put together a list of top tips to help wearers look after their contact lenses and maintain good eye health.
Press Release Body = Contact lenses offer real benefits to wearers in terms of convenience and vision improvement. Unlike glasses, contact lenses do not get steamed up in humid weather or splashed when it's raining. Most importantly, contact lenses do not affect the way you look. No wonder then that over three million people in the UK and 75 million people worldwide choose to wear them.
However, although contact lenses may be a perfect solution for many, failure to look after them properly can cause all sorts of problems ranging from discomfort to serious eye infections.
Onestopcontactlenses.co.uk, the UK's leading independent online contact lens retailer, has put together a list of top tips to help wearers look after their contact lenses and maintain good eye health.
Do
Always follow the schedule given to you by your optometrist about how long to wear your lenses for Always wash your hands(ideally with unperfumed soap) before inserting or removing your contact lenses Always use fresh, clean contact lens solution Throw away contact lenses that are faulty, damaged or dried out Change your lens case at least every three months Try not to handle daily disposable lenses more than you have to Rub and rinse monthly disposable lenses before inserting them
Don't
Don't sleep in your contact lenses unless your optometrist has said it is alright to do so Don't re-use contact lens solution Don't wash your lenses in tap water as it contains bacteria Don't wear your lenses when you are swimming
Consult your optometrist if:
Your eyes become irritated or red Your vision is affected You have any questions
Web Site = http://www.onestopcontactlenses.co.uk
Contact Details = OneStopContactLenses PO Box 5029 London W1A 7ET 0207 323 9704
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