The right way to use your contact lenses

Before you put make-up on your face, wear your lenses.
Avoid lash-extending mascara, which has fibres that can irritate your eyes.
Do not use waterproof mascara that cannot be easily removed with water and may stain soft contact lenses.
Remove lenses before removing make-up.
Choose an oil-free moisturiser.

Do not use hand creams or lotions before handling contacts. They can leave a film on your lenses.

Use hairspray before putting on your contacts. If you have to use hairspray after wearing your contacts, close your eyes and spray. Keep eyes closed for a few seconds after using hair spray.

Blink your eyes frequently while under a hair drier or blower to keep your eyes from getting too dry.

Keep false eyelash cement, nail polish, nail polish remover, perfume and cologne away from the lenses. They can damage the plastic.

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Choose water-based, hypoallergenic liquid foundations. Cream make-up may leave a film on your lenses.

Note: Even if you are wearing lens to enhance your appearance and not for vision correction, you still need to receive a contact lens eye test before your lens can be dispensed. This allows your eye care professional to determine if you have any eye conditions that worsen with the use of lens and to give you instructions regarding the proper use and care of lenses.

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