1. Do - Follow your eye doctor's instructions and call the clinic if you have any questions
2. Don't - Wear the lenses if they have suddenly or consistently become uncomfortable
3. Do - Schedule follow up visits if you need them
4. Don't - Wear the lenses if you notice a chip or tear in the lens
5. Do - Follow the wearing time schedule as prescribed by the optometrist
6. Don't - Exceed the wearing schedule by over wearing lenses during adjustment periods
7. Do - Throughly wash, rinse and dry hands before handling lenses
8. Don't - Wear lenses all day if you haven't worn contacts in a few days
9. Do - Clean your lenses after wear and before storage to avoid build up of tough protein deposits and oily films that are hard to remove
10. Don't - Roughly handle lenses, they are made from delicate materials
11. Do - Be careful when cleaning lenses as they can easily be damaged
12. Don't - Touch contacts with fingernails (this is the primary reason contacts get damaged)
13. Do - Use fresh solution each night in the storage case
14. Don't - Insert lenses over an open sink. A dropped lens will look exactly like a water droplet
15. Do - Rinse storage case wells out with warm tap water, then with saline after each use and let the case air dry
16. Don't - Move if a lens is dropped. A wet lens can stick to just about anything
17. Do - Sit or stand near a counter when inserting contacts so they won't fall on the floor if dropped
18. Don't - Pick up a dropped lens with a fingernail or push it along a rough surface to lift it. Dampen your finger and the lens will stick to it
19. Do - Re-clean lenses that have dropped on the floor or your clothes
20. Don't - Switch to a heat cleaning system after using a chemical cleaning system (and vise versa)
21. Do - Ask your doctor about how to make the transition between cleaning systems safely, without damaging soft lenses
22. Don't - Use any other kind of solutions other than what is prescribed by your optometrist. Even ask an eye doctor before switching brands
23. Do - Close the drain if near a sink or bathtub
24. Don't - Use different brands of solution at the same time
25. Do - Wear eye protection with contact lenses for sports and activities to avoid serious injury or trauma
26. Don't - Touch the solution bottle tip to the inside of a lens or case. It will contaminate the solution
27. Do - Avoid hairspray or aerosols
28. Don't - Try to wear a soft lens that was left out of the solution or has become brittle. Put the lens back in the solution for at least two hours
29. Do - Apply hairspray or other aerosol products before inserting contact lenses. A lens that gets spray on it is uncomfortable and hard to clean
30. Don't - Wet lenses by putting them in your mouth (this has seriously happened before)
31. Do - Stay away from harmful vapors and fumes
32. Don't - Use tap water on soft lenses. Only use saline or solutions for rinsing
33. Do - Wear eye protection in dusty environments
34. Don't - Overfill storage cases. A lens can float to the top and get stuck where the lid closes or snaps
35. Do - Use caution when adjusting to temperature swings
36. Don't - Put eye drops like Murine or Visine in your eyes while you are wearing contacts
37. Do - Hold back eye lashes when inserting a contact to make it easier to put it in
38. Don't - Force apart a folded contact lens. Put solution or saline and gently massage the lens
39. Do - Keep a kit of essentials (case, solution, saline) with you at all times
40. Don't - Rub lenses with towel, tissue or shirt tail
41. Do - Apply cosmetics after inserting contacts, including lotions, foundation, mascara and eye shadow
42. Don't - Wear lenses if you have a cold of the flu
43. Do - Remove contacts before swimming or showering. Water will flush out the contact
44. Don't - Leave contacts near TVs, in glove compartments, window sills or other areas that can warm up. It will warp the lenses
45. Do - Wear eye protection when riding in a convertible car
46. Don't - Sleep in lenses without doctors approval
47. Do - Use water soluble cosmetics. Waterproof mascara is difficult to remove from contact lenses
48. Don't - Use deodorant or cold creme soaps. they leave greasy residues on hands and lenses
49. Do - Apply eyeliner below the lash line. Otherwise, it will block a tear glad that makes contact wear more comfortable
50. Don't - Use eye lash thickeners or lengthener. They contain additives that contaminate lenses
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