How To Use Contact Lenses

There is an estimated 140 million contact lens wearers world wide; higher number of people are at risk for microbial keratitis.

Contact lens related microbial keratitis is a severe complication of contact lens wear and affects 5 per 10,000 wearers. Delay in diagnosis and treatment can cause permanent blindness. Contact lens related microbial keratitis is a severe complication of contact lens wear and affects 5 per 10,000 wearers. Delay in diagnosis and treatment can cause permanent blindness.

	Always use a multi-purpose cleaning solution.		Consult an eye care practitioner before using lenses.
	Obtain lenses from a certified manufacturer		Always wash your hand before tounching lenses.
	Don’t use tap water to wash your lens.		Always follow the suggested replacement schedule
	Never share your lenses with anyone		Do not use lenses without proper labelling, packaging and instructions.