Nearly 1 million Americans go to the doctor every year with eye infections, and - believe it or not - the most common risk factor is wearing contact lenses. The Center for Disease Control & Prevention shares these tips to help those who wear contacts prevent infection. •Wash hands with soap and water and dry well before touching contact lenses; •Take contacts out before bed, showering or swimming; •Rub and rinse contacts in disinfecting solution each time theyre removed; •Rub and rinse the case with contact lens solution, dry with a clean tissue and store upside down with the caps off after each use; •Replace contact lens cases at least once every three months; •Do not “top off” solution in lens case; and •Carry a backup pair of glasses in case contact lenses have to be taken out. For more information on preventing eye infections and proper contact lens wear, please visit: cdc.gov/contactlenses.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000
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