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

	Always use a multi-purpose cleaning solution.			Consult an eye care practitioner before using lenses.
	Obtain lenses from a certified manufacturer			Always wash your hand before tounching lenses.
	Don’t use tap water to wash your lens.			Always follow the suggested replacement schedule
	Never share your lenses with anyone			Do not use lenses without proper labelling, packaging and instructions.

4 simple steps to insert the lens into your eyes 

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

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.