Do's and Dont's

DO clean rigid gas permeable lenses in the palm of your hand instead of between your fingers. Clean from center to edge rather than in a circular motion.

DO keep soft lenses moist to prevent tearing.

DO add a rewetting drop before removing contact lenses.

DO wet lenses with saline before picking them up from a dry surface or cleaning them to prevent tearing or warpage.

DO buy a case with ridges in the bowl and the lid to prevent suction of the lens to the case.

DO apply cosmetics sparingly.

DO purchase hypoallergenic, nonflake cosmetics. Some cosmetics are made specially for use with contact lenses.

DO discard eye makeup three months after opening. The exception is pencil eyeliner that is sharpened to a fresh supply.

DO insert lenses BEFORE applying cosmetics.

DO remove lenses BEFORE removing cosmetics.

DO remove cosmetics daily with an oil free, hypoallergenic remover.

DO follow your eye doctor’s instructions for lens care and use only the solutions recommended by your eye doctor.

DO keep your contact lens case clean. Scrub lens case weekly with toothbrush and daily cleaner.

DO carry a case with you with fresh solution in it at all times.

DO remove your lenses and consult your eye doctor, if you experience redness, itching, irritation or pain.

DO NOT touch the tip of your bottles with your fingertips or touch your eye with the bottle tip when instilling lubricating drops.

DO NOT hold a rigid gas permeable lens by the edges. Hold it front to back.

DO NOT slide a rigid gas permeable lens across a flat surface.

DO NOT use hair spray when your lenses are in. Spray your hair BEFORE inserting your lenses.

DO NOT use saliva to wet your lenses. Your mouth is full of bacteria.

DO NOT sleep in your lenses unless instructed by your eye doctor.

DO NOT use cosmetics or contact lenses if your eyes are irritated or red.

DO NOT share cosmetics.

DO NOT reuse a mascara or eyeliner wand in refills.

DO NOT apply eyeliner to the inner margin of your eyelid.

DO NOT use waterproof mascara. It is very difficult to clean off lenses.

DO NOT use lash-builder mascara. It contains nylon and/or rayon fibers which can be irritating if they drop into the eye.

DO NOT use frosted eye shadow unless it has been specially formulated for use with contact lenses.

DO NOT apply cosmetics or lenses in a moving vehicle.

DO NOT separate clumped eyelashes with sharp instruments.