How to store contact lenses

Storing contact lenses It is a fundamental practice to ensure its effectiveness, duration and to protect your ocular health.

In fact, lenses require specific care: They need to be:

1. immersed only in suitable solutions, avoiding contamination and ensuring hygiene;
2. stored in specific containers, in which to always keep the liquid clean, because changing the solution regularly helps prevent eye infections;
3. Store in a dry, closed environment, away from sources of dirt and bacteria.

Let's see, therefore, how to properly store contact lenses to ensure optimal performance and protect the health of your eyes.

1. Clean contact lenses

As we've said, keeping your contact lenses in tip-top condition is essential for clear vision and eye health.

Here are the basic steps:

1. wash your hands;
2. always start from the same eye;
3. clean reusable lenses immediately;
4. throw away your daily disposable lenses;
5. avoid tap water.

Always make sure your hands are thoroughly washed and dry before you begin any cleaning process. This essential step reduces the risk of contamination and ensures a hygienic environment for your lenses.

When it comes to putting in or taking out your lenses, always adopt a precise routine. Always start with the same eye. This simple trick reduces the risk of mixing up lenses , ensuring that each is used in its designated eye.

After removing contact lenses, it is crucial to clean them immediately, especially if they are reusable. For the daily disposable lenses , the practice is, instead, to throw them away, avoiding reuse. Timely cleaning reduces the accumulation of deposits and bacteria, preserving visual clarity and eye health.

An important warning in the clean contact lenses or the lens container is to avoid using tap water. Running water could, in fact, contain harmful impurities that risk contaminating or damaging the lenses, causing potential eye infections or injuries .

Alternatively, always opt for a specific disinfectant solution, designed to ensure effective cleaning without compromising safety.

2. Use saline solution

Keeping your contact lenses in tip-top condition is a vital step to ensure flawless vision and healthy eyes. We therefore recommend using saline solution for the preservation of your precious lenses.

Choosing a specific product that is suitable for your lenses is crucial to ensure maximum effectiveness in daily disinfection and cleaning. And to maximize the effectiveness of your lens care routine, it is advisable to change the disinfectant solution every day. This practice ensures optimal cleaning, avoiding the accumulation of bacteria and deposits that could compromise your vision and eye health in the long term.

Also remember to never leave contact lenses in the container for more than 24 hours. This time limit is crucial to prevent bacterial proliferation .

We never tire of reminding you to absolutely avoid using tap water or distilled water to clean or disinfect contact lenses . These types of water may contain impurities or may not have the disinfecting properties needed to protect your eyes. Specially formulated saline solution is the only safe and effective choice for the care of your lenses.

3. Don't forget to wash your lens case

While keeping your contact lenses in tip-top condition is essential for clear vision and eye health, the importance of wash your lens case regularly.

Make sure to wash it carefully after each use. Using saline solution or specific disinfectant liquid. Clean the container thoroughly, rubbing it carefully to remove any residue.

A clean lens case not only reduces the risk of contamination of your lenses, but also maintains an optimal environment for their storage. Remember, therefore, that cleaning your lens case should be a regular part of your daily routine, just like washing your hands before touching your lenses.

In addition to ensuring that your container is cleaned regularly, it is important to be aware of how to properly dispose of your used contact lenses. Do not throw them in your regular trash bin or sink, as they may contribute to environmental pollution.

There are specific programs for Recycle for contact lenses, offered by some optical companies and clinics. Check with your local optician or visit dedicated websites to find out where you can hand over used lenses responsibly. In this way you will also contribute to preserving the ecosystem that surrounds us.

And if you want to know more about how to store contact lenses, we recommend you read our article about what to do if you run out of lens fluid , in which we aim to provide you with additional information needed to take the best possible care of your lenses.