Boston
eye doctor Dr. Michael Fu shared some tips for wearing contact lenses and
maintaining healthy vision. “We remind patients that contact lenses are a
medical device and even those worn purely for
cosmetic purposes, should be prescribed and properly fit by a licensed eye care
professional," explained Dr. Fu. "Too
many patients forget this and end up buying and wearing contact lenses without
proper medical guidance and a valid prescription. Then, often without even
realizing it, they put themselves at risk for serious, even blinding eye
infections."
Following the instructions given to you by your
eye doctor-carefully and completely can go a long way to help avoid contact
lens problems and complications. "Our experience clearly shows that by not
following instructions on proper wear and care, contact lens wearers are more
likely to have discomfort and may actually put themselves at greater risk for
infection or other serious complications, such as microbial keratitis," said
Dr. Fu. “We often find that improper storage,
handling and disinfection of contact lenses really predispose patients to
unnecessary risk.”Some good contact lens care, handling and disinfection tips to follow include:
Ø Always wash your hands with soap before inserting or
removing your contact lenses.
Ø Always empty the storage case of disinfection solution
after removing your lenses, and fully refill with fresh solution before storing
them.
Ø NEVER clean your case with tap water.
Ø REGULARLY-even daily- clean your case.
Ø REGULARLY-at least monthly- replace your case.
If you or someone you know has questions about contact lens care, handling and disinfection please feel free to schedule
an eye
examination at D’Ambrosio Eye Care by calling us at 800-325-3937, visiting D’Ambrosio Eye Care or
facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help recommend an appropriate
plan.
D'Ambrosio Eye Care is a leading eye and LASIK care practice with office locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331 and 74 Main Street,Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 that serve the greater Boston and central Massachusetts area.
