After removing the lens from the eye, rinse it with cool tap water to flush away any loose debris. Place a few drops of cleaning solution on both lens surfaces and “massage” the lens between the thumb and forefinger or in the palm of the hand. The cleaning solution removes any residues or deposits that may have collected on the surface of the lens. Rinse the lens again with cool tap water and place it concave side up in its clean carrying case, which you have filled with soaking solution. The carrying case should be kept immaculate. Clean it every day with hot water. Read the rest of this entry »
This is a conservative, cautious wearing schedule. You may be able to wear your lenses a few hours or all day the first day, depending upon various factors: the lens type, any modifications made to increase comfort, and to some extent your eyes‘ physiology. You’ll pay more for the new, flexible, ultra-thin mini-lenses made with wettable PMMA, but you may decide they’re worth it in terms of initial and ultimate wearing time and comfort.
Always be on guard against the overwear syndrome. Once you’ve reached “full-time wear“—the hours will vary from person to person—you shouldn’t exceed that amount. If you plan to be dancing till dawn, you should break up the wearing time. At some point during the day, remove the lenses for at least thirty minutes to let your eyes rest. Then clean, rewet, and reinsert the lenses. Your wearing time will be extended, in safety and comfort. Read the rest of this entry »
Contact Lenses Care .
