How to Clean Soft Contact Lenses With Baby Shampoo
Though eyedrops and disinfectants work well, additional daily cleaning methods are required to keep soft contact lenses clean at all times. Every day, irritating material builds in your eyes that eyedrops cannot completely remove. Scrubbing your eyelids with baby shampoo, known simply as "lid-scrubbing," has emerged in the 21st century as a simple and effective way to keep your contacts and eyes free of debris, oil and bacteria that can build up in the eyes quickly.
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Instructions
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Preparing the Baby Shampoo
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Rinse your face and eyelids thoroughly in the shower.
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Pour approximately a pea-sized amount of baby shampoo into your hands or face cloth.
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Rub your hands or face cloth together to work the baby shampoo into a lather.
Cleaning Eyelids
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Close your eyes and briefly rinse one more time in the shower.
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Using your hands or face cloth, gently rub the surface of your closed eyelids with massagelike, circular motions. Gently rub your eyelids side to side at the base of the eyelashes. Clean excess debris out of the corners of your eyes if necessary.
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Keeping your eyes closed, rinse your hands and eyes thoroughly in the shower.
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Re-position your lenses before opening your eyes if necessary.
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Open your eyes and blink several times to help the lenses settle. Rinse your eyes one last time.
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Tips & Warnings
According to experts at agingeye.net, lid-scrubbing is recommended for eyelid inflammation and other conditions affecting the eyelids.
Pre-moistened eyelid scrubbing pads can be purchased for unusually sensitive skin and can be used out of the shower, but are not nearly as cost-effective.
Although doing so is not required, the baby shampoo can be diluted with water or rinsed briefly in the shower and work just as effectively.
Only use this technique in the shower or bath while lenses are inserted into your eyes. Never use baby shampoo while your eyes are dry or over a sink.
Use only baby shampoo. Other types of shampoo are not suitable for eye contact and could cause irritation or injuries.
Never pour baby shampoo directly into eyes. Always pour into hands or pad first.
Never clean or store contacts with baby shampoo while removed from your eyes.
