The Do’s & Don’ts for Contact Lenses Wearers

Contact lenses are a common staple for many Americans, but there are many do's and don'ts to successful contact wear, the American Optometric Association says.

Here's a list of do's for contact users:

1.Practice the instructions given by your optometrist.

2.Follow lens care and wearing instructions.

3.Wash hands before handling contacts.

4.Handle contacts over a clean towel.

5.Store the contacts in the case provided and keep the case clean.

6.Here's a list of don'ts:

7.Don't use cream soaps, as the film will affect contacts.

8.Don't contaminate the lenses with bacteria from saliva.

9.Don't use homemade saline solutions.