One of the mos
t common questions people tend to ask is whether you should clean your lenses everyday or just let them soak in a solution. However, due to the wide range of different contacts available to you today, there are different answers to this question. This guide will walk you through when you should and shouldn’t clean your contacts.
One-A-Day Contact Lenses
One-a-day lenses are designed just as the name implies. You’ll put them on in the morning and they’ll provide you with enough moisture to keep your eyes comfortable and healthy throughout the day. However, before you go to sleep, these lenses must be thrown away or you face the risk of them drying up. Remember, all contact lenses have a shelf life and it’s important to discuss this with your optometrist before you purchase your lenses.
Standard Soft Lenses
Your standard soft lenses are designed for two- to three-weeks and require little maintenance. Now, when you are issued these, it’s important that you don’t resort to wearing them past the normal amount of time that they are recommended for. They will eventually start drying out, leaving you with a number of dry spots on your eyes and potentially damaging them if worn for too long. Be sure to consult how long you should wear these lenses before throwing them away to maximize the efficiency of them. This doesn’t mean should shouldn’t clean them as it’s important to use a recommended contact solution to clean them with washed hands. Sterile water might be ideal but it is not recommended as it can infect the
lens.