Contact lens related microbial keratitis is a severe complication of contact lens wear and affects 5 per 10,000 wearers. Delay in diagnosis and treatment can cause permanent blindness.
- A STUDY OF THE PREDICTORS FOR CONTACT LENS RELATED MICROBIAL KERATITIS IN KLANG VALLEY, MALAYSIA
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Always use a multi-purpose cleaning solution. |
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Consult an eye care practitioner before using lenses. |
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Obtain lenses from a certified manufacturer |
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Always wash your hand before tounching lenses. |
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Don’t use tap water to wash your lens. |
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Always follow the suggested replacement schedule |
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Never share your lenses with anyone |
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Do not use lenses without proper labelling, packaging and instructions. |
4 simple steps to insert the lens into your eyes
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Wash your hand | Clean the lens | Pull down your eyelid | Close your eyes | |||
Wash your hands with mild soap and dry with a lint-free towel before handling your lenses. | You may want to rinse your lenses in a multi-purpose solution before you put them on. | Pull down your lower eyelid then place the lens on the lower white of eyes. Remove your finger and release your eyelids. | Look down, and close your eyes for a moment. The lens will center itself. Repeat for the other lens. |
4 simple steps to remove the lens from your eyes
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Wash your hand | Use lubricating and rewetting drop | Squeeze the lens | Clean the lens | |||
Wash your hands with mild soap and dry with a lint-free towel before handling your lenses. | You may want to use lubricating and rewetting drop before you remove lenses. One or two drop will moisten the lenses and make them easier to remove. | Squeeze the lens lightly between your index finger and thumb and remove gently. Repeat for the other lens. | You may want to rinse your lenses in a multi-purpose solution after you put them on. |