Question 1

how can i sterilize my contact lens case?

Accepted Answer

Boil it: Either boil it for 5 minutes, put it through the dishwasher or best yet-get a new one with each bottle of solution.  Many solutions have these included.

Question 2

contact lens power -3.75 is this bad?

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Moderate: This is a low to moderate near sighted rx.  Nothing to be concerned about.

Question 3

contact lens won't stay in one place?

Accepted Answer

Refit: If you contact lens shifts in position or out of position and this is a regular issue, then recheck with the fitting ophthalmologist to get what we would term a tighter lens that will stay better positioned.

Question 4

which is the best contact lens brand!?

Accepted Answer

Can't say: There are many, many different brands and all of them have their good qualities.  The best lens depends on the individual wearing them.

Question 5

how bad is it to wear a torn contact lens?

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Uncomfortable: A torn lens will be irritating and it may not center well so the vision is less clear.  It is simply not optimum but probably not harmful in and of itself, although such a lens will decenter and cause discomfort.

Question 6

might i use contact lens bottle to keep lens?

Accepted Answer

No: It will not keep the lens clean and you will contaminate the cap and the rest of the fluid in the bottle.

Question 7

urgent: how to properly clean contact lens case?

Accepted Answer

Soap water RINSE: If it's just a plastic case, used mild soap and water. Try a toothbrush if needed. Make sure you rinse thoroughly. Then be sure your overnight storage solution has a disinfectant. How did your case get dirty. You should remove and handle your lenses with clean hands and conditions. Doing otherwise raises risk for serious infection.

Question 8

can i have a suggestion on wearing a contact lens?

Accepted Answer

No endorsement: Perhaps I am missing the point of your question. But, contact lens, both soft and hard, are used by millions of people.  Your eye doctor will know the specific product you have and the way to wear it safely.

Question 9

what's the best way for me to care for contact lens?

Accepted Answer

Follow instructions: The ophthalmologist who supplied the lens can instruct you in the proper care for the type of lens that you have.  This may include a wearing schedule, regular cleaning or soaking and changing when scheduled.  Also be sure to remove the lens whenever the eye gets red for any reason.

Question 10

which of the daily disposables contact lens are better?

Accepted Answer

All equal: All of these lenses have been thoroughly tested and the lens manufacturers constantly look over each others shoulders to optimize their own product.  The daily, daily wear lenses are basically equivalent.

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