Contact lens users have been urged to follow proper hygiene and safety measures to protect their eyes.
Users should wash and dry their hands before handling lenses and check them for damage before use. They should also ensure the lens is not inside out and use contact-lens solution, not water, when cleaning or storing lenses.
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The guidance recommends putting lenses in before applying makeup and following the prescribed wearing schedule. Users should remove lenses before sleeping, swimming or showering and replace them as recommended.
The safety tips are attributed to the Cleveland Clinic.
