Cold Weather Contact Lens Tips
A contact lens expert, who’s a close friend of mine, offers the following cold weather contact lens survival tips: Keep your eyes and your contact lenses impeccably clean. Use a NO-RUB contact lens cleaning solution that leaves lenses fresh and feeling comfortable until the end of the day such as Akon OPTI-FREE EXPRESS. This contact lens solution cleans, disinfects and removes protein deposits, and can be used on any soft lenses.
Keep a small bottle of contact lens rewetting drops, like Clerz Plus lens drops handy in a purse or briefcase to "re-wet" your lenses as needed. Wear sunglasses to protect eyes from harsh winter glare and wind. Invest in a humidifier to keep inside air at an optimal moisture level that will help prevent "dry eyes." It’s especially easy to irritate eyes in winter weather. Women should apply eye make up carefully to avoid getting particles inside the eye.
Look for cosmetic products that are labeled "dermatologist tested" and "allergy free." See your eye-care professional immediately if you experience any eye pain, swelling or severe redness while wearing your contact lenses.
