Contact Lenses: What About Water?

Tens of millions of Americans successfully wear contact lenses every year. Contact lenses allow those who require glasses to experience a more natural and unobstructed view of the world.  However, contact lenses do not go without some level of risk for wearers.

As we enter into the back end of summer, now is a good time to review proper care of contacts, especially as it relates to water. As the American Academy of Ophthalmology  (AAO) reminds us: “Water and contacts don’t mix.”

Click here to view AAO’s article, “How to Take Care of Contact Lenses.”

Click here to view AAO’s article, “What Your Should Know About Swimming and Your Eyes.”

For more tips and information, visit www.eyesmart.org.