Always wash your hands with soap and water and dry them well with a clean towel—every single time—before you touch your contact lenses.Even if the bottle says “no rub,” it’s a good idea to rub your contacts gently with solution. “Microorganisms are usually mixed in with organic material from the eye, like proteins and mucus, that may not be removed by just soaking,” Dr. Miller says.Don’t sleep in your lenses unless your eye doctor has specifically told you it’s OK.Don’t shower in your lenses. Also, remove them before using a hot tub or swimming pool. You don’t want to get them wet.Replace your lenses as often as your doctor recommends.
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