How to Clean Your Contact Lens Case
Unless you wear daily disposable contact lenses, you should store your contacts overnight in a contact lens case. Just like cleaning contacts, the contact case needs to be cleaned and disinfected as well.
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How to Clean Contact Lens Case
Here are five quick steps to take for a clean contact lens case:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Empty out any old solution.
- Use fresh contact lens solution to rinse the case.
- Scrub the case with a finger for at least five seconds.
- Air dry the case with the caps off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Solution is Used to Clean Contact Case?
A: Multipurpose solution is the all-in-one solution that can be used to rinse, clean, and disinfect your case just like your lenses. Saline solution can only be used to rinse, but doesn’t disinfect.
Q: How Often to Replace Contact Lens Case?
A: Contact lens cases need to be replaced at least once every three months. Microorganisms can build up on your contact lens case and create a biofilm where bacteria can hide and avoid being disinfected. This will happen even with the correct care, and it won’t be visible to the naked eye.
Q: Can I Rinse My Contact Lens Case with Water?
A: While there aren’t any negative effects to rinsing your contact lens case with water, the case won’t be properly cleaned or disinfected.