Contact Lens Safety Month: How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy

October is Contact Lens Safety Month, making it the perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of looking after your eyes when wearing contact lenses.

Contact lenses offer a convenient and comfortable alternative to glasses, whether you wear them every day or occasionally for sports and social occasions. However, without proper care, they can increase the risk of eye infections, irritation and other complications.

How to Wear Contact Lenses Safely

Following a few simple precautions can help keep your eyes healthy and your contact lenses comfortable.

• Always wash and dry your hands: Before inserting or removing your lenses, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and dry them with a clean towel
• Avoid contact with water: Never swim, shower or use a hot tub while wearing contact lenses, as water can introduce harmful microorganisms that may cause serious eye infections
• Follow replacement schedules: Whether you wear daily, fortnightly or monthly lenses, always replace them as recommended. Never reuse daily disposable lenses
• Don't sleep in your lenses: Unless specifically prescribed for overnight wear, contact lenses should always be removed before sleeping
• Keep lenses and cases clean: If you wear reusable lenses, use the recommended cleaning solution and regularly replace your storage case

Why Are Regular Contact Lens Check-Ups Important?

Even if your contact lenses feel comfortable, regular check-ups are essential. Your optician can assess your eye health, ensure your lenses fit correctly and identify any early signs of potential problems. If you experience redness, pain, sensitivity to light or blurred vision, remove your lenses immediately and seek urgent professional advice.

Contact Lens Care at Eyes of Swavesey

At Eyes of Swavesey, we offer a comprehensive contact lens fitting and aftercare service, helping you find lenses suited to your eyes, lifestyle and individual needs. As an independent optician, we can supply a wide range of contact lenses from different manufacturers, including daily disposables, monthly lenses, multifocals and lenses for astigmatism.

Whether you're considering contact lenses for the first time or are already a regular wearer, our friendly team is here to help you enjoy clear, comfortable vision while keeping your eyes healthy. To arrange a contact lens consultation or check-up, get in touch with our friendly team today by calling us on 01954 231158 or booking online here.