5 Must-Have Accessories Every Contact Lens User Should Own
Taking proper care of your contact lenses is important for keeping your eyes healthy and infection-free. Whether you’re just getting started with contact lenses or a daily wearer, there are a few things every contact lens user should own in order to prolong their comfortable lens-wearing experience. That’s why we went ahead and put together a list of the most essential contact lens accessories that we believe no lens user should be without. The right tools can make all the difference, both in terms of hygiene and convenience.
Many of these items may be staples that you already own, but if you’re missing a few (or simply want to upgrade or buy new ones), we’ve included some product recommendations for keeping your contacts in pristine condition.
1. Contact lens case
A contact lens case is definitely one of the most essential tools to store your contact lens. Always place your lenses into fresh solution in a clean case. Be sure to keep the contact lens case clean and replace it regularly, at least every three months.
When you need something a little more refined than a lens case, a travel lens case is a great option. A travel lens case often comes with a case, tweezer, applicator, or a built-in mirror, this makes travel with your contact lenses much easier.
Lovely Korean Puppy Travel Lens Case$3.99 |
2. Multipurpose solution
A great multi-purpose solution is one of the most essential lens cleaning products you can own. A multipurpose solution is a necessity to store and clean your lenses. It’s an all-in-one solution used to clean, rinse, disinfect, and store contact lenses. The solution removes deposits, other germs, and dirt that may have collected on the lens throughout the day.
Dream Eye Multi-purpose Contact Lens SolutionFrom $3.51 |
3. Contact Lens Cleaning Tool
You can clean your contact lenses by rubbing the contact lenses with your fingers with a contact lens solution but there is a better way of doing that. Manual cleaning just isn’t going to cut it when it comes to getting a good deep clean. With a great lens cleaning tool, you can gently and effectively clean, disinfect and remove the protein build-up on your lenses to help maintain contact lens comfort and durability.
Meme Frog Contact Lens Cleaner$8.72 |
4. Contact Lens Tweezer and Inserter
Lens tweezer and applicator are excellent tools that can help you apply and remove your lenses from their case with ease. Both tools feature a silicone tip for handling soft contact lenses, perfect if you have long nails. These tools are also suitable for use when outdoors or traveling, in cases when your hand is dirty but soap and water are not available. You can buy them individually or get them in most travel lens case kit.
Minimalist Pastel Travel Lens Case$3.99 |
5. Eye drops
You might not need eye drops every time you wear your contacts, but when you do, you’ll be glad you have them. Wearing contact lenses for a long period of time can cause dry eyes and eye drops are here to help. It helps to lubricate your eye while hydrating your contact lenses, making your eyes more comfortable during lens wear. However, be sure to use the eye drops that are safe for use with contact lenses.
Rohto C3 Cube Cool Charge Eye Drops (for contact lenses)$11.99 |
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