How to Clean Contact Lenses

Cleaning contact lenses is integral to maintaining good eye health. Properly sanitized contact lenses help prevent irritation, discomfort, and significant eye infections that could compromise your vision. In this guide, our optometrist at New Sights Eyecare in Houston, TX, will explain how to clean your contact lenses to ensure clear and comfortable vision.

Wash Your Hands

Always wash your hands before handling your contact lenses. Wash your hands with mild soap and water before you touch the lens. Be sure to rinse off soap residue and dry your hands with a lint-free towel.

Remove Your Lenses Carefully

Use your fingertips to remove one lens at a time carefully. Avoid pinching the lens or using your fingernails since this can cause the contact lens to tear. Next, rub each lens between your forefinger and thumb. Doing this loosens dirt, protein deposits, oils, and other debris that may have stuck to the lens.

Rinse the Lens

After removing the lens, use a multipurpose contact lens solution to rinse your contacts. Be sure to hold the lens under a gentle stream of solution for several seconds, thoroughly rinsing both sides of the lens.

Clean Your Contact Lens Case

Once you finished rinsing your lens, you must clean your contact lens case. Be sure to use a fresh contact lens solution rather than water since water can contain microorganisms and impurities. Allow the case to air dry upside down on a clean tissue to prevent bacterial growth.

Fill Your Case With Fresh Solution  

Fill the contact lens case with fresh solution and place the contact lenses back inside once it finishes drying. Avoid leaving the case in the bathroom or other humid areas since this can promote bacterial growth.

Schedule a Contact Lens Exam Today at New Sights Eyecare in Houston, TX

Whether you need hard-to-fit contacts for astigmatism or single-day contacts to make improving your vision more convenient, your optometrist near you at New Sights Eyecare in Houston, TX, can help. Our eye doctor can conduct a contact lens exam to determine which contacts suit your visual needs and lifestyle. Call us and schedule an appointment today at (281) 469-3400 to see clearly and comfortably again.