Contact lenses are among the safest forms of vision correction and Jacobs Optometry can assist you with the correct prescription and proper lenses. According to the American Optometric Association, over 30 million Americans wear contact lenses and two-thirds of contact lens wearers are female. More than 80 percent of contact lens wearers go to an optometrist like Dr Jacobs. Just as a reminder, contact lenses require a longer initial examination and typically more follow-up visits as the lens fitting must be verified. Patients enjoy wearing contact lenses because contact lenses move with the eye. Contacts allow a natural field of vision unobstructed by eyeglass frames. Contacts may also help reduce distortions sometimes caused by eyeglasses.
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Recommendations for contact lens wearers:
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Always wash and dry your hands before handling contact lenses
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Carefully and regularly clean contact lenses, as directed by your eye doctor. Rub the contact lens and rinse thoroughly before soaking lenses overnight in sufficient multi-purpose solution to completely cover the lens.
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Store contact lenses in the proper contact lens storage case and replace your case every three months or sooner. Clean the case after each use, and keep it open and dry between cleanings.
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Only fresh contact lens solution should be used to clean and store contact lenses. Never re-use old solution. Contact lens solution must be changed according to the manufacturer's recommendations, even if the lenses are not used daily.
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Always follow the recommended contact lens replacement schedules prescribed by your eye doctor.
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Remove contact lenses before swimming or entering a hot tub. Do not wear your contact lenses into the ocean.
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See your doctor for regularly scheduled contact lens and eye examinations.