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 THROW
AWAY the solution from your storage case (NEVER reuse it ) and shake the
case until it is dry or allow it to air dry (a paper tissue may be needed to
wipe it dry).
Leave
the storage case DRY all day. This kills many contaminating bacteria.
CHANGE
the storage case every month WHEN you change your ‘disposable’ contact
lenses so that a FRESH new lens is used with each NEW storage case. Wearers
of non-disposable contact lenses should CHANGE their storage case every
month.
NEVER
wash your storage case or lenses with tap water - this predisposes them to
contamination which can cause infection. Only wash the lens or storage case
with STERILE solutions.
NEVER
store your lenses in fresh saline solution or tap water!
If
you develop a sore red eye, STOP wearing the contact lens at once! The
inflammation usually resolves itself but if pain persists for more than 24
hours, visit a doctor or eye-care professional and advise them that you have
been wearing a contact lens. TAKE your lens, storage case and cleaning
solution with you - it will HELP them establish what has happened. CAREFULLY
follow the instructions that you are given.
If you have any of the following:
* an eye disease
* a dry eye
* are using regular drugs for your eyes
* diabetes
* suffer from repeated infections
* are aged under 15 or over 65
You must discuss your suitability for wearing contact lenses with your
optician, optometrist or eye care doctor. |
