How to Clean Contact Lenses

Learning how to clean contact lenses is pretty easy. The contact lenses available today are much easier to clean than those from a few years ago.
In the past you probably had 1 pair of contact lenses that you would try to make last an entire year. You had to deal with the hassle of removing protein buildup as well as keeping them clean, all without damaging them. Now days cleaning has become much easier.

The first thing you’ll want to do is buy a multipurpose solution. It’s more expensive than regular saline, but when you factor in the cost of cleaning solution and enzyme removers it ends up saving you money.

Once you’re ready to remove your contact lenses you’ll want to clean them before storing. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Remove a contact lens and keep it on the tip of your finger.

With the other hand grab the multipurpose solution and squeeze a few drops onto the lens.

Gently rub the lens between your finger and thumb for a few seconds.

Rinse the contact lens off with the multipurpose solution.

Fill your contact lens case with the multipurpose cleaner. By soaking in the cleaner overnight it will keep the lens sterile and remove any built up protein deposits.

Repeat for the other lens. Then close the lid to the contact lens case to make sure nothing gets in it overnight.

In the morning when you’re ready to put your lenses back in just use a few drops of fresh solution to freshen them up and then go ahead and insert them.

How to clean contact lenses is pretty straightforward. By keeping your contact lenses clean they will last much longer, your eyes will be less irritated, and you can reduce any bacteria build up.