How much do you really know about contact lens care?
| • | Every time a contact lens is handled, it should be with clean, washed and dried hands. |
| • | Safety is enhanced significantly by rubbing and rinsing contact lenses both prior to and following storage. |
| • | When contact lenses have been stored for more than seven days, regardless of whether peroxide or multipurpose solutions are used, lenses should be effectively re-disinfected before the next use. |
| • | Never reuse the solution in a contact lens case. Don’t ‘top up’ your solution (i.e. add additional solution already in your lens case.). |
| • | Water is a common source of very infectious and potentially damaging microorganisms that can produce sight-threatening infections. Never use tap water to store, clean or rinse your contact lenses. |
If you have any queries, please email our expert, Mr Chew Wai Kwong, at: expert@capitol.com.sg
