Fox News Health Blog published and list of great tips for contact lens users by Dr. Michael Ehrenhaus.
The entire article, titled Seeing Clearly: Safety Tips to Ensure Healthy Contact Lens Use, includes these highlights:
1. Wash and dry your hands before handling your lenses
2. Do not wear lens overnight and if possible try daily disposables
3. Always keep lenses, the solutions, and the storage cases in a clean, dry environment. Never use regular tap water to clean your lenses or cases.
4. Do not ?share? lenses with friends or relatives. (The fit may be incorrect and you can potentially cause more harm than good).
5. Don?t purchase cosmetic lenses without a proper examination and recommendation from an eye care specialist.