Always wash, rinse and dry your hands thoroughly before handling lenses.

Always use the solution provided by your optician to rinse, clean, store and re-wet your lenses or your lens case.

Clean your lens case daily with saline or multi-purpose solution and leave to air dry.

Apply eye make-up after putting in your lenses, and remove make-up once the lenses have been taken out.

Always wear well fitting goggles when swimming with contact lenses.

Do keep tops on solution bottles and check use by dates.

Always have spare lenses and solutions when travelling.

Do attend regular contact lens check-ups and remember to bring back-up specs with you.

Do contact us if you feel your contact lens experience could be improved. We may be able to suggest a different type of lens to better suit your needs.

Never use saliva or any type of distilled, bottled or tap water to rinse, clean, store or re-wet your lenses or your lens case.

Avoid using perfumed or medicated soaps which might cause irritation to the eye.

Never share your contact lenses with anyone as this can spread microorganisms and infections, such as red eye.

Don’t ignore any usual eye conditions such as redness, eye pain, irritation or excessive tearing – consult your optician immediately.

Avoid wearing your lenses if you are unwell, run down or have a cold sore.

Never sleep in your contact lenses unless your optician has advised otherwise as most lens types are unsuitable and unsafe for this purpose.