Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips

October is Contact Lens Safety Month — the perfect time to review best practices for keeping your eyes healthy while wearing contact lenses. Contact lenses have an excellent safety record when used correctly.

How to Care for Your Contact Lenses

• Wash and dry your hands with soap and a lint-free towel before handling lenses
• Clean and disinfect reusable lenses according to your eye doctor’s instructions
• Never sleep in lenses unless specifically designed for overnight wear
• Never wear torn or damaged lenses
• Avoid water contact — remove lenses before swimming or showering
• Attend regular eye checkups at Miamisburg Vision Care

Are All Contact Lenses Safe?

All prescription contact lenses are safe when properly cared for. Daily disposable lenses are especially low-maintenance since they are discarded after each use, eliminating storage and cleaning risks. Reusable lens wearers should be particularly diligent about cleaning routines, as improper care significantly raises infection risk.

Beware of Decorative Lenses

Costume or decorative contact lenses sold without a prescription — even ones with no vision correction — are illegal and dangerous. They can cause serious bacterial and fungal infections, corneal ulcers, and in severe cases, permanent vision loss. Always obtain contact lenses only through a licensed eye care provider.

We invite you to visit Miamisburg Vision Care in Miamisburg for all your contact lens and eye care needs.