The four things you should NEVER do with your contact lenses

THEY open the world to around 3.6 million UK adults. But contact lenses can cause irreversible harm to eyesight when not used properly. Rare horror stories of pussy eyes, blindness and parasites show just how important it is to follow guidance. Sharon Copeland, a contact lens optician, said: "There are some common mistakes that people make when it comes to caring for their contact lenses, so we've put together a few 'don'ts' when it comes to wearing lenses." Working with Feel Good Contacts, Sharon gave her four key warnings to contact lens wearers: 1. Avoid showering It's easy to forget your lenses are in when you jump in the shower. But doing so puts you at risk of all sorts of infection. Sharon said: "All types of water are bad for contact lenses, so showering whilst wearing them should be avoided. "If you've stepped into the shower accidentally with your contacts in, close your eyes, step carefully out of the shower, dry your hands thoroughly and remove your contact lenses. Store them until you are done with your shower." Water contains millions of bacteria, and if it gets stuck around your lenses it could cause irritation and slowly damage eyesight…. Read full this story

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