As contact lens wearers in the United States climb to more than 40 million, the importance of learning about the proper wearing, maintenance and storage of contact lenses become even more apparent.

Contact lenses are small eye shaped optical devices that are created to restore a person’s visual acuity. But unlike eyeglasses that are just placed on top of your nose’s ridge, contact lenses are directly placed on your eyes. As such, they do need to be well cared for or you can just opt for daily disposable to do away with the daily grind of cleaning.

If you are thinking of switching to contact lenses, then these ten Do’s and Don’ts will help ensure a safe and effective contact lens experience.

Do’s

Do look after your contact lenses’ maintenance and storage needs. As explained by the Purevision multifocal reviews, most wearers who experience eye infections are those who neglect to properly care for their contacts.

Do focus on the contacts’ quality and not just on the price. Other than its price tag, there are a number of other things that you should consider when buying Purevision toric contacts such as its material, convenience, availability as well as its suitability to your impairment.

Do consult with your doctor for any discomfort or irritation arising from your contact lens use.

Don’ts

Don’t let others wear your contact lenses. Contacts are purely personal items, much like you won’t even think of sharing your tooth brush, the same kind of consideration should also be given towards your contacts. This is especially important to prevent the spread of certain germs and microorganisms that can contaminate your lenses and infect your eyes.

Don’t wear your contact lenses longer than what is prescribed. Once you do, you become more susceptible to fungal and corneal infection.

Don’t change your contact lens brand and solutions without prior approval from your eye doctor.