How to Clean Your Contact Lens Case
Unless you wear daily disposable contact lenses, you should store your contacts overnight in a contact lens case. Just like cleaning contacts, the contact case needs to be cleaned and disinfected as well.
How to Clean Contact Lens Case
Here are five quick steps to take for a clean contact lens case:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Empty out any old solution.
- Use fresh contact lens solution to rinse the case.
- Scrub the case with a finger for at least five seconds.
- Air dry the case with the caps off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Solution is Used to Clean Contact Case?
A: Multipurpose solution is the all-in-one solution that can be used to rinse, clean, and disinfect your case just like your lenses. Saline solution can only be used to rinse, but doesn’t disinfect.
Q: How Often to Replace Contact Lens Case?
A: Contact lens cases need to be replaced at least once every three months. Microorganisms can build up on your contact lens case and create a biofilm where bacteria can hide and avoid being disinfected. This will happen even with the correct care, and it won’t be visible to the naked eye.
Q: Can I Rinse My Contact Lens Case with Water?
A: While there aren’t any negative effects to rinsing your contact lens case with water, the case won’t be properly cleaned or disinfected.