There’s currently no evidence that wearing contacts puts someone at a greater risk of getting COVID-19, but good hand hygiene and proper contact use is especially important.
Tag: contact lenses
How Often Should I Change My Contact Lenses?
Find the answers to questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Optometrist Wes Immler, OD, fields this one about changing your contact lenses.
Are You Allergic to Your Contact Lenses or Solution?
If you wear contact lenses, you know they can make things worse when your eyes are irritated. But could you be allergic to the lens solution or contacts themselves?
Don’t Let Costume Contact Lenses Lead to Scary Eye Issues
Contact lenses come into contact with an extremely sensitive part of your body. If you buy them without a prescription, you risk some scary consequences, from infections to vision loss.
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Avoid These Eye Infections From Bad Contact Lens Habits
If you’ve ever slept in your contact lenses, worn them past the prescribed replacement schedule, or gone for a dip in the community pool without taking them out, rethink your habits. The time or money you may save is not worth the risk of infection.
8 Smart Hygiene Habits for Contact Lens Wearers
Do you wear contacts? Here’s how to avoid getting an eye infection.
Do’s and Don’ts for Contact Lens Wearers
Even though your daily contact lens routine may seem to be working well, experts say some common practices can be threatening to eye health. “It’s a lack of information,” says ophthalmologist Jeffrey Goshe, MD. “People aren’t being told to do most of the things that are standard for contact lens care.” Dr. Goshe shares these … Read More
