5 Mistakes You Make When Cleansing Contact Lenses

• You Handle Your Contacts With Dirty Hands

You might think it's okay to handle your contacts without washing your hands once in a while but the little things dust particles can easily irritate your eyes.

Whenever you're handling your contacts, be sure to wash your hands with soap and use a lint-free towel.

2. You Don't Clean Your Lenses Properly

Did you know that the protein build up that happens when you don't wash your contact lenses properly make for the perfect breeding ground for bacteria? Bacteria could lead to eye infections and dry eyes.

3. You Don't Soak Your Contacts In Multi-Purpose Solutions Long Enough

When it comes to soaking your contacts and letting it rest, make sure you read the instructions that come with and follow what it says. Most solutions recommend soaking for six hours.

4. Your Leave Your Clean Lenses In The Toilet

When you store your clean contact lenses in the bathroom with a toilet, it's easy for your contact lenses to get contaminated especially after you've flushed a toilet without closing the lid.

5. You Don't Clean Your Lens Cases

Keeping your lens cases clean is just as important as washing your contact lenses and keep them clean.