4 Things to Avoid While Wearing Contact Lenses

1. 4 Things to Avoid While Wearing Contact Lenses 85% percent of adolescent contact lens wearers reported having at least one bad habit that puts their eyes at risk of infection,according to the CDC It’s easy to avoid these common mistakes if you know the facts. If you want to keep your eyes in top shape, read on. Here are 4 things you should never do while wearing contact lenses. 1. Wearing Them Longer Than You Should Contact lenses have an expiration date. If you wear them beyond this point, you could cause harm to your eyes. Follow your doctor’s orders and replace them as prescribed. 2. Getting in the Water with Contact Lenses In

2. Before hopping in the water, remember to remove your lenses. Swimming with contact lenses in puts you at risk for serious infections like acanthamoeba or bacterial infections. 3. Using Old Lens Cases Storage casescan harbor harmful germs and bacteria. Even when washed regularly, they still pose a risk. Consider replacing yours every three months. 4. Going to Bed with Daytime Contacts In Sleeping in your daytime contacts can cause irritation and infection. Nevertheless, many people still do it. Before going to sleep, it’s best to remove your daytime contacts to avoid putting your eyes at risk. Switch from Daytime Contacts to Paragon CRT® You can get rid of daytime CRT Contact Lenses and opt for a safer choice that improves your vision while you sleep. Whereas conventional contacts should be removed before bed, Paragon CRT® Contact Lenses are only worn while you sleep to improve daytime vision.