December 23, 2009
In today’s issue of Contact Lenses Today, optometrist and contact lens specialist Morris Lehrfeld, OD, shares the following tips he gives to his patients to help keep their eyes healthy when wearing contact lenses:
- Use only solutions prescribed by your eye doctor. Older and generic contact lens solutions can cause compatibility issues, especially with modern silicone hydrogel contacts, says Dr. Lehrfeld.
- Use fresh contact lens solution every day. Many contact lens wearers are guilty of “topping off” the contact lens solution left in their lens case from the previous day. This reduces the effectiveness of the disinfection process, potentially leading to serious contact lens-related eye infections.
- Replace your contact lens case at least every three months. Even with proper lens care, bacteria and other infection-causing agents can accumulate in contact lens cases over time. Routine replacement of your lens case can reduce the risk of contamination and eye infections.
Dr. Lehrfeld is an eye care provider at Palatine Vision Center, a group optometric practice in Palatine, Illinois. Contact Lenses Today is a weekly e-mail newsletter for eye doctors sponsored by the professional journal, Contact Lens Spectrum.
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