Tips on how to use glasses and contact lenses during pandemic.

Here’s how to properly disinfect your glasses:

1. First wash your hands thoroughly.
2. Then rinse your glasses with warm water.
3. Place a drop of oil-free hand or dish soap on both sides of the lenses and clean each side, the temples, and the bridge.
4. Rinse with warm water and wipe dry with a microfiber cloth. After several uses, machine wash your cloth, but don’t use fabric softener.

With more and more people wearing masks, this is the ideal time to switch to daily contact lenses, which have few contraindications.

However, contact lenses are contraindicated if you have COVID-19, are in contact with infected people, or have an eye infection.

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap before inserting or removing your lenses.
2. Dry your hands thoroughly with a paper towel or a clean towel that is washed after each use. It’s important to avoid contact with tap water residue, which may be contaminated by substances other than COVID-19.
3. For this reason, if you wear reusable lenses, it’s important to rinse, clean, and disinfect your contact lenses and lens case with the products indicated by your eye care professional. We recommend avoiding generic brands, which may not be suitable for your situation.
4. Once you’ve washed the case, open it and place it upside-down on a paper towel and let it air dry completely. During the pandemic, we recommend replacing your case once a month.

• Change the cleaning solution in the case daily. Do not use the solution past the expiration date and follow the lens replacement schedule.

• Change the cleaning solution in the case daily. Do not use the solution past the expiration date and follow the lens replacement schedule.
• Unless otherwise specified, we do not recommend sleeping with your contact lenses in.
• Never share your lenses with anyone.
• You should not experience redness, irritation, or discomfort if you are wearing your lenses safely. If this happens, discontinue use and consult your optometrist.