by Joel Harrison
30. July 2011 13:54
Those who wear two weekly or monthly contact lenses need to remember about several important things connected with the maintenance of their lenses. However, as study after study reveal, many patients have problems following the instructions provided by eye care practitioners. According to some sources, replacing contact lens solutions is among the things that are neglected most often.
As a contact lens expert has recently warned, daily replacement of lens care solution is crucial for maintaining proper hygiene and preventing serious complications. Dr Saroj Sahdev, the chair of the department of ophthalmology at KEM Hospital, stated that all patients wearing contact lenses requiring them to use a lens care solution need to do that appropriately. In particular, Dr Sahdev added, changing the contact lens solution daily is of vital importance for problem-free contact lens wear.
In his opinion, the studies revealing that some patients wait for up to a week before changing their solutions show that doctors and optometrists should do all they can to educate their patients and customers.
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