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Good eye hygiene is essential to help keep your eyes healthy and free from infections.

• Always use a clean face towel or flannel
• If you wear make-up, make sure you keep your tools (brushes, etc.) clean
• Don't share your towel or bed linen with anyone who has an eye infection

If you wear contact lenses:

• Always wash and dry your hands before handling lenses
• Clean and disinfect your lenses regularly according to professional instructions
• Use fresh solution every time you clean or store your lenses - throw it away once it's used
• Keep your lens case clean and dry and never use tap water to rinse it
• Replace your lenses regularly and have regular eye check-ups ^[4]

Infection Control

There are many infections that relate to the eye, the most common being conjunctivitis. They are all very contagious and strict hygiene is needed to prevent the spread of infection.

If you are a wearer of contact lenses, it is very important to wash and rinse hands thoroughly before handling the lenses. Eyes should be free of make-up when inserting the lens to avoid particles of mascara etc from being trapped underneath the lens and causing irritation or even infection.

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Always use cleaning solutions as directed and do not allow them to expire. These solutions are vital for removing the build-up of protein from the lens.

Eye-make-up should be removed daily to allow the skin to breathe. Use a gentle removal solution and dab the eye, do not rub it. Never share make-up or the brushes/sponges with others as this significantly increases the risk of cross infection.

Regular eye examinations (every two years) are important for keeping prescription lenses correct and for early diagnosis of any developing eye disorders.^[5]

To help you keep your eyes healthy and beautiful, we’ve assembled some useful Dos and Don’ts for wearing makeup with contact lenses. Read more.

Do:

• Put your lenses in before you put your makeup on
• Wash your hands thoroughly before you apply your lenses
• Apply eye shadow and liner gently, so you don't jostle or damage your lenses
• Use oil-free and fragrance-free eye makeup
• Use water-resistant mascara and eyeliner to prevent flaking and smudging
• Replace your mascara every month
• Replace your eyeliner every three months
• Replace your eye shadows every six months
• Remove your lenses before you remove your eye make-up
• Remove your eye makeup every day with a hypoallergenic, oil-free remover
• Call your optician if you have any redness, pain, swelling or irritation 

Don't:

• Wear makeup (or put in your lenses) if your eyes are swollen, red or infected
• Use saliva to apply eye shadow, liquid eyeliner or to try to get one more use out of old mascara
• Apply eyeliner to your inner eye lid (inside the lashes)
• Apply mascara at the base of your lashes - start from the midpoint and extend to the tips
• Use mascara with 'lash-building fibres' as they can damage your lenses ^[6]

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Reference: 1.PersianPersia.com 2.Tebyan.net 3.JameJamOnline.ir 4.GoldenEyecare.co.uk 

5.HygieneExpert.co.uk 6. acuvue.co.uk

Related To: Contact Lenses – A Beginner's Guide